Table 1.

Comparative Studies between EBD and Percutaneous Drainage in Malignant Biliary Obstruction: Study Type, Inclusion, Exclusion criteria, Obstruction Site

Note.- RCT = randomized controlled trials, Retro = retrospective, non-randomized study, EBD = endoscopic biliary drainage (stenting), PBDS = percutaneous insertion of biliary stents, PBD = percutaneous biliary drainage with catheters