Clin Endosc.  2021 Sep;54(5):629-630. 10.5946/ce.2021.158.

Endoscopic Biliary Drainage for Hilar Obstruction: Further Evidence But Still A Long Way To Go

• Nakai Y

• KMID: 2520543
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2021.158

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