Risk factors for cholecystitis after stent placement in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction

ConclusionsUse of covered SEMS might be a risk factor for cholecystitis onset within 30 days after placement. Clinicians should be aware of the risk for severe cholecystitis after covered SEMS placement, even if the tumor does not invade the cystic duct.
Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research