Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	119500
Country	Italy

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Endoscopic management of malignant hilar biliary obstruction: The evolving role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Filippo Antonini, Domenico Galasso and Marc Giovannini
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Corresponding Author	Filippo Antonini, Chief Physician, Director, Department of Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, C. e G. Mazzoni Hospital, Via degli Iris 1, Ascoli Piceno 63100, Marche, Italy. filippore@yahoo.it
Key Words	Biliary tract obstruction; Cholangiocarcinoma; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Endosonography; Biliary drainage; Endoscopic ultrasound; Interventional endoscopy
Core Tip	Malignant hilar biliary obstruction often requires more than endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to achieve adequate biliary drainage. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage is an emerging adjunct for patients in whom ERCP is insufficient or technically challenging. As part of a multimodal strategy, including ERCP and percutaneous drainage, endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage can improve drainage, reduce re-interventions, and enhance outcomes. Expanding expertise and specialized centers is essential to define its role in malignant hilar biliary obstruction management.
Citation	Antonini F, Galasso D, Giovannini M. Endoscopic management of malignant hilar biliary obstruction: The evolving role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-29 02:44
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-29 02:46
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 09:02
Return for Revision	2026-02-02 09:02
Revised	2026-02-03 23:21
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:47
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 09:29
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 09:29
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