Chinese expert consensus on the clinical practice of EUS-guided biliary drainage (2024, Shanghai).

In recent years, EUS-guided biliary drainage has been widely implemented in China, and standardization of this procedure has become an urgent matter. As EUS-guided biliary drainage technology and accessories continue to advance, the understanding of its clinical benefits and complications is also evolving. This expert consensus summarizes the current evidence and presents 12 clinical questions and 40 recommendations in the form of questions and answers regarding indications and contradictions, techniques, accessory selection, complications, perioperative management, and learning and training. The goal of this consensus is to assist in decision-making and standardize the treatment process.