ERCP for the initial management of malignant biliary obstruction – real world data on 596 procedures
S. Breder,
I. M. Mikalsen,
A. W. Medhus
et al.
Abstract:Aims:To evaluate outcomes of ERCP as first-line management in patients with malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) of all causes and stages, reflecting a real-life setting. Methods: Retrospective observational study of patients with ERCP as the first-line management of MBO at Oslo University Hospital between 2015 and 2021. Primary outcome measure was a ≥ 50% decrease from the pre-procedural bilirubin within 30 days after ERCP. Secondary outcome measures were technical success of ERCP, complications and overall mo… Show more
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