Managements of bile leakage after liver transplantation: Commentary on recent findings

Table 1 Comparison of stent placement with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage in the management of bile leakage after liver transplantation

Characteristics	Stent placement	Endoscopic nasobiliary drainage
Advantages	The procedure offers higher patient comfort, is repeatable, and provides long-term biliary support	The procedure is relatively simple and allows for direct monitoring of bile
Disadvantages	The procedure is relatively complex, with a higher risk of surgical complications such as stent displacement and blockage. It does not allow for direct monitoring of bile and requires long-term placement	It is temporary in nature, and there is a need to be vigilant about complications associated with the nasobiliary tube
Efficacy and outcomes	More suitable for patients at high risk of biliary stricture, with a high treatment success rate, low incidence of biliary stricture, and minimal impact on liver function	More suitable for biliary tract infections, with a high treatment success rate, low incidence of bile duct strictures, and minimal impact on liver function