Stent placement can achieve same prognosis as endoscopic nasobiliary drainage in treatment of bile leakage after liver transplantation

Background Both stent placement and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage are commonly employed for treating bile leakage following liver transplantation. However, little research compared the advantages of both. Methods Data of patients with bile leakage after liver transplantation were retrospectively collected in our center. The efficiency and prognosis were compared between two groups. Results We retrospectively collected data from total 50 patients diagnosed with bile leakage within one month after liver transplantation. Among them, 40 patients underwent endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD) and 9 patients received stent placement. Baseline patient characteristics, except white blood cell count (WBC), total bilirubin (TB), and direct bilirubin (DB) levels, were comparable between the two groups. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the rates of reconveyance or post-operative biliary stricture. Conclusion Both stent placement and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage are recommended for treating bile leakage after liver transplantation, as they exhibit similar efficacy and prognosis.