Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
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Matthew L. Bechtold

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA

Biography

Dr. Matthew L. Bechtold is a Professor of Clinical Medicine, Director of Endoscopy, Director of Outpatient Services, Liaison of VA Gastroenterology. His research has brought many achivements such as; 2011-2020 Chair person for the Department of Internal Medicine Quality Improvement Committee, Best Doctors in America Award in 2109, Best Doctors in America Inductee Award in 2018. Also he is a committee memeber for American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

Publications

Are Double-Layer Stents Better than Plastic Stents and Self-Expandable Metal Stents in Palliating Malignant Biliary Obstruction? Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Background: Double layer stents (DLS) were designed to overcome the limitations of plastic stents (PS) and self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) in palliating inoperable malignant biliary obstructions (MBO). Aims: Primary outcomes are stent patency period, occlusion rates and adverse events. Methods: Study Selection Criteria: Studies using DLS, SEMS ... Read More»

Harsha Moole, Matthew L. Bechtold, Micheal Cashman, Fritz H Volmar, Sonu Dhillon, David Forcione and Srinivas R Puli

Research Article: J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016, 6: 459

DOI: 10.4172/2161-069X.1000459

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