Curative management of malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHO) remains a challenge
because of difficulty in its early diagnosis and its advanced state at diagnosis …

The primary carcinomas that cause malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) are periampullary
tumors and perihilar tumors. 1–4 Video 1 However, MBO can also be caused by lymph node …

Aims To evaluate outcomes of ERCP as first-line management in patients with malignant
biliary obstruction (MBO) of all causes and stages, reflecting a real-life setting. Methods …

Biliary strictures remain a conundrum regarding diagnostic and management approaches.
Traditionally, biliary strictures have been considered indeterminate when the diagnosis …

Adequate biliary drainage (BD), defined as more than 50% of liver volume drained, is an
ideal BD method in patients with advanced and unresectable malignant hilar biliary …

Current status of endoscopic re‐intervention for hilar malignant biliary obstruction Page 1
Editorial Current status of endoscopic re-intervention for hilar malignant biliary obstruction …

Background: Air cholangiogram has been used in patients with malignant hilar obstruction to
reduce cholangitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) …

Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may not provide
complete biliary drainage in patients with Bismuth III/IV malignant hilar biliary obstruction …

Biliary strictures can be broadly classified as benign and malignant (BBS and MBS). BBS
can be associated with several causes resulting in local inflammation with secondary …

Malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHO) is a medical challenge as regards both forming a
correct diagnosis and its adequate management, in terms of treatment alternatives and …