Endoscopic Stenting in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: When, How, and How Much to Drain?

Figure 9

Complex hilar stricture. A single uncovered self-expandable metal stent has been inserted into the right anterior duct obstructing the other intrahepatic ducts (a), leading to cholangitis. Left and right posterior ducts are drained by plastic stents through the meshes (b).