EUS-BD shows higher technical success rates than ERCP for biliary obstruction with gastrointestinal reconstruction
Endoscopic Ultrasound Drainage Offers Better Success for Patients with Complex Stomach Surgery
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluated EUS-BD versus ERCP in patients with biliary obstruction and prior gastrointestinal rec…
Doctors are finding that endoscopic ultrasound drainage works better than traditional methods for patients who have had complex stomach surg…
Meta-analysis finds antibiotic prophylaxis reduces post-ERCP infections in biliary obstruction
Antibiotics Lower Infection Risk After ERCP Procedures
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2105 patients found that prophylactic antibiotics significantly reduce infectious complications …
New data shows taking antibiotics before ERCP lowers infection risk for all patients with blocked bile ducts.