| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5727512 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis shows that PTBD has a lower rate of complications than EBD as the initial procedure to perform preoperative biliary drainage in resectable PHCC. PTBD is associated with less conversion and lower rates of pancreatitis and cholangitis.
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Aimen MD, Benjamin MD, Audrey MD, Benoit MD, Arnaud MD, PhD, Guy MD, PhD, Jean MD,