Congested bile can predict the outcomes of endoscopic stenting for hilar biliary malignancies

Endoscopic management of malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO) remains challenging, with relatively poor jaundice control and high infectious risk. The factors that affect the outcome of endoscopic therapy are still unclear. This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate predictive factors for the outcomes of biliary stenting in patients with MHBO.

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