1. Endoscopic stenting (EBS)11 A therapeutic duodenoscope and a standard sphincterotome will be used for canulation of the bile duct. A hydrophilic guidewire (Terumo, 0.032" dia or Jag wire 0.035" dia, microvasive) will be used to cross the malignant stricture. After the stricture was crossed with the help of a guidewire, the wire will be removed and bile will be aspirated. A small sphincterotomy will be done with a wire-guided sphincterotome to facilitate the passage of the stent. The sphincterotome will be removed and a guide catheter will be passed over the guidewire and then a 10 F 7 cm long straight plastic stent will be inserted across the stricture over the guidewire. A maximum of three attempts will be allowed for insertion of the stent after which it will be categorized as procedural failure.