An analysis of the recent medical literature on therapeutic biliary endoscopy shows that the new millennium has already brought several significant developments. However, although advances continue rapidly, several new questions have also arisen, paving the way for further research. Several studies during the last year have also focused attention on cost-effectiveness.
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