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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jun 15, 2016; 8(6): 498-508
Published online Jun 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i6.498
Published online Jun 15, 2016. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i6.498
Figure 1 Algorithm for treatment of distal malignant biliary obstruction based on disease stage.
Patients who are not candidates for ERCP with stent placement may undergo EUS-BD or percutaneous drainage. Adapted from Boulay BR, Parepally M. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20: 9345-9353. SEMS: Self-expanding metallic stent; ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography; EUS-BD: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage.
- Citation: Boulay BR, Birg A. Malignant biliary obstruction: From palliation to treatment. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2016; 8(6): 498-508
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v8/i6/498.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v8.i6.498