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ArticleEndoscopy international open2017

Survey study on the practice patterns in the endoscopic management of malignant distal biliary obstruction.

Dennis Yang, Yaseen B Perbtani, Qi An, Mitali Agarwal, Michael Riverso, Joydeep Chakraborty, Tony S Brar, Donevan Westerveld, Han Zhang, Shailendra S Chauhan and 2 more

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Article in Endoscopy international open, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Dennis YangDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Yaseen B PerbtaniDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Qi AnDepartment of Health Outcomes and Policy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Mitali AgarwalDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Michael RiversoDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Joydeep ChakrabortyDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Tony S BrarDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Donevan WesterveldDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Han ZhangDepartment of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Shailendra S ChauhanCHS Digestive Health, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Christopher E ForsmarkDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Peter V DraganovDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
University of Florida · USCarolinas Medical Center · USUniversity of Florida Health · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY

aimEndoscopic biliary drainage for malignant distal biliary obstruction (MDBO) is a common practice. Controversy persists with regard to its role in resectable MDBO, the optimal technical method and type of stent. The aim of this study was to evaluate practice patterns in the treatment of MDBO among endoscopists with varying levels of experience and practice backgrounds.

methodsElectronic survey distributed to members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). The main outcome measures included practice setting (academic vs. community), volume of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies (ERCPs), reasons for endoscopic drainage in MDBO, and technical approach.

resultsA total of 335 subjects (54 % community-based endoscopists) completed the survey. Most academic physicians (69 %) reported performing ≥ 150 ERCPs annually compared to 18.8 % of community physicians (

conclusionThere is significant variability in practice patterns for the treatment of MDBO. In spite of the recent ASGE guideline recommendations, some patients with resectable MDBO still undergo preoperative ERCP. Current clinical practices are not clearly supported by available data and underscore the need to increase adherence to gastrointestinal societal recommendations and an evidence-based approach to standardized patient care.

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PMID28791325
PMCPMC5546911
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