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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2024; 16(9): 2765-2768
Published online Sep 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i9.2765
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: The road is open for almighty biliopancreatic endoscopists!
Filippo Antonini, Ilenia Merlini, Salomone Di Saverio
Filippo Antonini, Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy UnitMazzoni Hospital AST Ascoli Piceno, Ascoli Piceno 63100, Italy
Ilenia Merlini, Salomone Di Saverio, Department of Surgery, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital AST Ascoli Piceno, San Benedetto del Tronto 63074, Italy
Author contributions: Antonini F has written the manuscript; Merlini I and Di Saverio S revised and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Filippo Antonini, MD, Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Mazzoni Hospital AST Ascoli Piceno, Via degli Iris 1, Ascoli Piceno 63100, Italy. filippo.antonini@sanita.marche.it
Received: March 12, 2024
Revised: May 17, 2024
Accepted: June 14, 2024
Published online: September 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is still considered the most appropriate treatment for the management of biliary obstruction but endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage will be increasingly important in this patient population. Biliopancreatic endoscopists should master both endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and interventional endoscopic ultrasound in order to guarantee a comprehensive management of patients with biliary obstruction.