Pre-operative biliary drainage for obstructive jaundice

Background Patients with obstructive jaundice have various pathophysiological changes that affect the liver, kidney, heart, and the immune system. There is considerable controversy as to whether temporary relief of biliary obstruction prior to major definitive surgery (pre‐operative biliary drainage) is of any benefit to the patient. Objectives To assess the benefits and harms of pre‐operative biliary drainage versus no pre‐operative biliary...