Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	119587
Country	Pakistan

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Endoscopic management of post-living donor liver transplant anastomotic biliary strictures: A quaternary care transplant center experience
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Usman Iqbal Aujla, Imran Ali Syed, Ahmad Karim Malik, Muhammad Mohsin Zaman Khan, Kashif Rafi and Faisal Saud Dar
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Imran Ali Syed, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Centre, One PKLI Avenue, Phase 6, DHA, Lahore 54100, Punjab, Pakistan. imranali.syed@pkli.org.pk
Key Words	Anastomotic biliary stricture; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Living donor liver transplantation; Percutaneous transhepatic cholangography; Intraducal cholangioscopy
Core Tip	Anastomotic biliary strictures (ABS) remain the most common and challenging biliary complication after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Dual duct biliary reconstruction in the LDLT setting is associated with a significantly high risk of stricture incidence and recurrence. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography complemented with intraductal cholangioscopy (IDC) has emerged as a highly effective and safe treatment modality in managing complex biliary strictures. Knowledge and understanding of biliary reconstruction are critical in defining treatment strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is the preferred modality when endotherapy remains unsuccessful despite using IDC. Surgery serves as a rescue strategy when percutaneous and endoscopic approaches remain unsuccessful to address the ABS.
Citation	Aujla UI, Syed IA, Malik AK, Khan MMZ, Rafi K, Dar FS. Endoscopic management of post-living donor liver transplant anastomotic biliary strictures: A quaternary care transplant center experience. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-02 02:05
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-02 02:05
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-13 09:32
Return for Revision	2026-03-13 09:32
Revised	2026-04-04 06:34
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-16 17:44
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-21 02:49
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 06:54
Articles in Press	2026-04-21 06:54
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