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Introduction: Biodegradable biliary stents (BDBSs), fully covered self-expanded metal stents (FCSEMSs) and multiple plastic stents (MPSs) were common stents in endoscopic treatment of benign biliary stricture (BBS). Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of these 3 stents in BBS management. Material and methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Wiley Library databases were searched for studies that provided data about BBS and stent therapy. Results: We found that BDBSs were associated with the highest clinical success rate (0.76, 95% CI: 0.71-0.80),