# Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided vs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography–Guided Biliary Drainage as Primary Approach to Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-vs-endoscopic-retrograde-cholangiopancreatography/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Harishankar Gopakumar,Ritu Singh,Vakya Revanur,Rajanikanth Kandula,Srinivas R. Puli |
| Citations | 44 |
| DOI | 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002736 |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W4392295690 |
| PMID | 38421018 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2024 |

## Paper authors

- [Harishankar Gopakumar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/harishankar-gopakumar/)

## Paper journal

- [The American Journal of Gastroenterology](https://scholariq.org/journals/the-american-journal-of-gastroenterology/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/gallbladder-and-bile-duct-disorders/)

## Paper topics

- [Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/gallbladder-and-bile-duct-disorders/)
- [Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/pancreatic-and-hepatic-oncology-research/)
- [Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment](https://scholariq.org/topics/pancreatitis-pathology-and-treatment/)

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