Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage: Results of long-term follow-up
Background/Aim: Recently, endoscopic ultrasound‑guided gallbladder drainage (EUS‑GBD) has emerged using a self‑expandable metallic stent (SEMS). The aim of the study was to evaluate the long‑term outcomes of this procedure. In addition, the efficacy and safety of EUS‑GBD with SEMS were assessed Patients and Methods: Thirteen consecutive patients who underwent EUS‑GBD for acute cholecystitis between February 2014 and September 2016 were ... إقراء المزيد