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World J Hepatol. Dec 28, 2015; 7(30): 2927-2932
Published online Dec 28, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i30.2927
Published online Dec 28, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i30.2927
Role of endoscopy in the conservative management of biliary complications after deceased donor liver transplantation
Andrea Lisotti, Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Nuovo di Imola, 40026 Imola, Italy
Andrea Lisotti, Pietro Fusaroli, Giancarlo Caletti, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
Andrea Lisotti, Pietro Fusaroli, Giancarlo Caletti, Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital of Imola, 40026 Imola, Italy
Author contributions: Lisotti A and Fusaroli P wrote the paper; Caletti G revised the final draft of the manuscript for important intellectual content.
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Correspondence to: Andrea Lisotti, PhD, Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Nuovo di Imola, via Montericco 9, 40026 Imola, Italy. lisotti.andrea@gmail.com
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Received: June 9, 2015
Peer-review started: June 19, 2015
First decision: September 18, 2015
Revised: October 21, 2015
Accepted: December 9, 2015
Article in press: December 11, 2015
Published online: December 28, 2015
Processing time: 201 Days and 20.7 Hours
Peer-review started: June 19, 2015
First decision: September 18, 2015
Revised: October 21, 2015
Accepted: December 9, 2015
Article in press: December 11, 2015
Published online: December 28, 2015
Processing time: 201 Days and 20.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The clinical outcome of patients receiving liver transplantation could be significantly affected by biliary complications, including strictures, leaks, stones and bilomas; early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions allow to markedly reduction in morbidity and mortality. With the continuous increase of endoscopic knowledge and expertise, the interventional management of these conditions is constantly evolving toward a conservative approach. In this manuscript are summarized current evidences regarding conservative approaches to biliary complication, with an overview on future management and research areas.