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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2022; 28(17): 1860-1870
Published online May 7, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i17.1860
Published online May 7, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i17.1860
Figure 4 Comparison of stent patency period based on factors that were significantly different between the Hilar group and Lower group.
A: Stent placement position (Hilar group vs Lower group); B: Use of the covered WallFlex stent; C: Use of the covered X Suit NIR stent; D: Observational period (< 2.5 mo vs ≥ 2.5 mo).
- Citation: Sugimoto M, Takagi T, Suzuki R, Konno N, Asama H, Sato Y, Irie H, Okubo Y, Nakamura J, Takasumi M, Hashimoto M, Kato T, Kobashi R, Yanagita T, Hikichi T, Ohira H. Biliary metal stents should be placed near the hilar duct in distal malignant biliary stricture patients. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28(17): 1860-1870
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v28/i17/1860.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v28.i17.1860