Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	112436
Country	Portugal

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Two scopes, one mission: An integrated approach of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound to biliary strictures
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Josimar Pacheco-Cassamá, Sara Monteiro and Jorge Silva
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Corresponding Author	Josimar Pacheco-Cassamá, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Avenida do Hospital Padre Américo, 210, Penafiel 4560-136, Porto, Portugal. josimar.pachecocassama@gmail.com
Key Words	Biliary stricture; Benign strictures; Malignant strictures; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Endoscopic ultrasound; Artificial intelligence; Indeterminate biliary stricture; Cholangioscopy
Core Tip	The optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the management of biliary strictures utilizes endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This review highlights existing evidence to guide clinicians in the management of biliary strictures, focusing on the benefits of performing both procedures in the same session. Two algorithms are presented to standardize patient care by personalizing the approach based on individual patient factors and institutional expertise.
Citation	Pacheco-Cassamá J, Monteiro S, Silva J. Two scopes, one mission: An integrated approach of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound to biliary strictures. World J Gastroenterol 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-27 14:51
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-27 14:51
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Return for Revision	2025-08-19 10:05
Revised	2025-09-01 17:37
Second Decision	2025-10-13 02:50
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-13 03:28
Articles in Press	2025-10-13 03:28
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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