Outcomes and complications of biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction: National prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and study aims

National data suggest that biliary drainage for malignant obstruction is associated with high complication rates and early mortality. This study examined factors associated with poor outcomes.

Patients and methods

RICOCHET was a national, prospective audit of patients with pancreatic cancer or malignant biliary obstruction between April and August 2018. This analysis reviewed outcomes including complications within 7 days and 30-day mortality following biliary drainage and associated factors.

Results

Biliary drainage was attempted in 773 patients, of which, 78.7% were successful at first attempt; but if unsuccessful, only 37% of subsequent attempts succeeded. Complications occurred following 11% of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograp

SUBMITTER: Harvey PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12303028 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature