Abstract:Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) for biliary obstruction. Methods Data of patients with biliary obstruction who underwent EUS-BD in Hangzhou First People''s Hospital from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The success rate of EUS-BD treatment, the incidence of postoperative complications, stent dysfunction and follow-up results were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 97 patients with biliary obstruction were included in the analysis. The technical success rate of EUS-BD treatment was 96.9% (94/97), and the clinical success rate was 86.2% (81/94). Postoperative total bilirubin levels decreased significantly from a preoperative median of 167.4 μmol/L to 75.9 μmol/L (Z=-6.734, P<0.001). The postoperative complication incidence was 19.6% (19/97). All patients completed either the 3-month postoperative follow-up or were followed until death, with no loss to follow-up during this period. The three-month postoperative mortality was 9.3% (9/97). Distal common bile duct obstruction (P=0.016, OR=5.236, 95%CI: 1.350-20.038) was an independent risk factor for complications after EUS-BD in patients with malignant biliary obstruction. Conclusion EUS-BD is safe and effective for the treatment of biliary obstruction.