| Literature DB >> 21160822 |
Cherian George1, Oliver Richard Byass, James Edmund Ian Cast.
Abstract
Malignant biliary obstruction is commonly due to pancreatic carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma and metastatic disease which are often inoperable at presentation and carry a poor prognosis. Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting provides a safe and effective method of palliation in such patients, thereby improving their quality of life. It may also be an adjunct to surgical management by improving hepatic and, indirectly, renal function before resection of the tumor.Entities:
Keywords: Biliary tract; Biliary tract neoplasms; Carcinoma; Cholangiography; Jaundice; Pancreatic ductal
Year: 2010 PMID: 21160822 PMCID: PMC2999171 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v2.i3.146
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Oncol