Table 3.

Compare the two neo-tract dilation methods

Dilatation methods
Balloon dilation	Graded dilation
Radial force leads to bigger neo-tract diameter (easier but greater risk for bile leakage, bleeding and perforation)	Axial force creates a smaller neo-tract. More difficult, but less leakage and less bleeding)
Easier stent insertion	Stent insertion can be more difficult
Only a single dilation session is needed and there are fewer guidewire exchanges	More sessions of dilation are needed and there are more frequent guidewire exchanges