Comparison of transhepatic and extrahepatic routes for EUS‐guided rendezvous procedure for distal CBD obstruction

Abstract

EUS-RV has similar success rate by the TH or the EH route. However, the TH route has higher post-procedure pain, longer procedure time, and longer duration of hospitalization. The EH route should be preferred for EUS-RV in patients with distal CBD obstruction when both access routes are technically feasible.