Metal versus plastic stents for preoperative biliary drainage in patients with periampullary cancer: An updated systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsMS likely reduces re-interventions and direct costs. Further studies are needed to confirm the effects of MS on the outcomes.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - April 25, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jun Watanabe, Atsushi Miki, Hideki Sasanuma, Kazuhiko Kotani, Naohiro Sata Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research