A study of 158 patients with obstructive jaundice in Rwanda revealed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) as the predominant intervention, achieving a technical success rate of 79.44%. Overall, procedural success reached 82.61%, with percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) at 91.67% and surgical procedures at 100%. The 30-day survival rate was 92.41%. Notably, weight loss and ICU admission increased mortality risk, while timely interventions reduced it significantly.
Journal Article by Ingabire Z, Hanna AB (…) Berhane R et 9 al. in BMC Gastroenterol
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