Primary Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Are We Becoming Safer and Smarter?

Gaurav Muktesh; Konstantinos Kossenas; Filippos Georgopoulos

doi:10.1055/s-0045-1811647

September 16, 2025Journal of Digestive EndoscopyOpen Access

Primary Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Are We Becoming Safer and Smarter?

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Key Points

The study reveals enhanced outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures for biliary obstruction, indicating improved safety.
Significant improvements in management techniques for malignant biliary obstruction were noted, particularly for procedures like choledochoduodenostomy.
Observational analysis suggests that recent methods may improve the efficacy of traditional therapies like ERCP.
The findings highlight the need for ongoing assessment in biliary obstruction management to ensure patient safety.

Implication

Observational analysis improved safety and efficacy in biliary obstruction management, suggesting advancements in ERCP practices.

Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) has been the standard of care and the first-line therapy for managing patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction.

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Primary Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Are We Becoming Safer and Smarter?

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Primary Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Are We Becoming Safer and Smarter?

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Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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