Long-term outcomes of a long, partially covered metal stent for EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy in patients with malignant biliary obstruction (with video)

Volume: 92, Issue: 3, Pages: 623 - 631.e1
Published: Sep 1, 2020
Abstract
Background and Aims We previously reported safety and effectiveness of EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) using a long, partially covered metal stent (LP-CMS) for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO). In this study, we aimed to evaluate long-term outcomes of EUS-HGS in an expanded cohort. Methods One hundred ten patients undergoing EUS-HGS using an LP-CMS in 2 centers were retrospectively studied. Technical and functional success, adverse...
Paper Details
Title
Long-term outcomes of a long, partially covered metal stent for EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy in patients with malignant biliary obstruction (with video)
Published Date
Sep 1, 2020
Volume
92
Issue
3
Pages
623 - 631.e1
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