Biliary leak in post-liver-transplant patients: is there any place for metal stent?

Conclusion. Temporary placement of CSEMS is effective to treat post-OLT biliary leaks. However, a high number of post removal biliary strictures occurred especially in the FCSEMS with fins. CSEMS cannot be recommended in this patient population. PMID: 22619479 [PubMed]
Source: HPB Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: HPB Surg Source Type: research