Metallic vs plastic stents to treat biliary stricture after liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomized trials

Abstract Background and study aims  The first-line approach to anastomotic biliary stricture after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTX) involves endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The most widely used technique is placement of multiple plastic stents, but discussions are ongoi...

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Published in:	Endoscopy International Open Vol. 6; no. 8; pp. E914 - E923
Main Authors:	Visconti, Thiago Arantes de Carvalho, Bernardo, Wanderley Marques, Moura, Diogo Turiani Hourneaux, Moura, Eduardo Turiani Hourneaux, Gonçalves, Caio Vinicius Tranquillini, Farias, Galileu Ferreira, Guedes, Hugo Gonçalo, Ribeiro, Igor Braga, Franzini, Tomazo Prince, Luz, Gustavo Oliveira, dos Santos, Marcos Eduardo dos Lera, de Moura, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Stuttgart · New York Georg Thieme Verlag KG 01-08-2018
Subjects:	Review
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