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Stent placement can achieve same prognosis as endoscopic nasobiliary drainage in treatment of bile leakage after liver transplantation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Both stent placement and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD) are commonly used for treating bile leakage following liver transplantation. However, little research has compared the advantages of both methods. AIM: To compare the prognosis of stent placement and ENBD in treating bile leakage following liver transplantation. METHODS: We retrospectively collected data for patients with bile leakage after liver transplantation in our center. The efficiency and prognosis were compared between the stent placement and ENBD groups. RESULTS: We retrospectively collected data from 50 patients diagnosed with bile leakage within 1 month after liver transplantation. Forty patients underwent ENBD and nine received stent placement. Baseline patient characteristics, except white blood cell count, total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels, were comparable between the two groups. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the rates of reconveyance or postoperative biliary stricture. CONCLUSION: Stent placement and ENBD are recommended for treating bile leakage after liver transplantation, with similar efficacy and prognosis.

Source: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i5.104191

Authors: Yangjun Gu, Zhitao Chen, Qiyong Li

Institution: Zhejiang Shuren University

Language: English

Topic: Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410610342