Drug Eluting Versus Covered Metal Stents in Malignant Biliary Strictures—Is There a Clinical Benefit?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: On the basis of this meta-analysis, DES and SEMS seem to demonstrate comparable clinical outcomes in patients with malignant biliary strictures. Reported adverse events and/or complications were comparable as well.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: LIVER, PANCREAS & BILIARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research