Preoperative Biliary Drainage for Patients with Perihilar Bile Duct Malignancy

ConclusionsThe use of EBS increased recurrent biliary obstruction and postoperative SSI particularly when it is present at a time of definitive operation. Our findings support using external drainage such as by endoscopic nasobiliary drainage because of the lower associated incidence of these complications.

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Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - June 12, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research