Safety and efficacy of primary endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy in older patients: a retrospective study in Japan.
Background/Aims Although endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) has been reported to have favorable outcomes, it is associated with a risk of severe adverse events. Despite the increasing frequency of EUS-HGS use in older patients, its safety and efficacy in this population have not been sufficientl...