Long-term outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy in patients with malignant biliary obstruction.

While RBO occurred in a notable proportion of patients, the primary cause of mortality was progression of the underlying malignancy rather than stent dysfunction. The efficiency of stents, particularly PCSEMS, and the high success rate of endoscopic management for RBO underscore the effectiveness and reliability of these treatments in managing biliary complications.