Results: 1. The raw rhubarb group had 334 cases, among which 159 were males and 175 were females. The patients ranged in age from 16 to 88, with the average age of 59.8 years. There were 252 cholelithiasis, 44 cholangiocarcinoma, 1 biliary fistula, 37 other cases. There were 3 PEP cases (0.898%). There were no obviously adverse reactions after

taking raw rhubarb soak. 2. The control group had 335 cases, among which 156 were males and 179 were females. The patients ranged in age from 11 to 90, Fluorouracil clinical trial with the average age of 55.3 years. There were 269 cholelithiasis, 39 cholangiocarcinoma, 3 biliary fistula, 24 other cases. There were 13 PEP cases (3.90%). 3. There were no significant difference in age and gender between two groups. The incidence Selleckchem INK-128 of PEP in rhubarb group is significant

lower than that in control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Raw Rhubarb could significantly reduce the incidence of PEP. It deserved clinical use. Key Word(s): 1. Raw Rhubarb; 2. PEP; 3. ERCP; Presenting Author: YADONG FENG Additional Authors: WENFANG CHEN, SHUNFU XU, HONG ZHU, JINLIANG NI, BIN XIAO, XIAOXIN CHEN Corresponding Author: XIAOXIN CHEN Affiliations: First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of selective endoscopic stenting for unresectable malignant hilar strictures. MCE Methods: Data from 57 patients who received endoscopic stengting for unresectable malignant hilar strictures between January 2005 and June 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. All enrolled patients were received unilateral or bilateral stent insertion. Clinical characters, technique success, drainage success, stent types, palliation drainage, complications, stent patency and survival were analyzed. Results: 48 patients underwent unilateral stent insertion. Nine cases received

bilateral stent insertion. Technique success rates of planned unilateral and bilateral drainage were 100% (41/41) and 56.25% (9/16). PS and SEMS were applied in 32 and 25 patients. Total successful drainage was 51. Bilateral stent insertion was more frequently performed in patients with higher Bismuth stage. No significant difference in use of stent and successful drainage between different Bismuth types. The median patency time and survival was longer in SEMS. Complications mostly occurred in patients who received bilateral drainage with advanced Bismuth classification. Conclusion: Endoscopic stenting is a feasible option for unresectable malignant hilar strictures. It should be performed by skilled expertises. Key Word(s): 1. Hilar malignancy; 2. Selective drainage; 3.