Impact of preoperative biliary drainage on postoperative outcomes in hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Impact of preoperative biliary drainage on postoperative outcomes in hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Summary: Background/objective: Complete resection is the most effective treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) but may result in high morbidity and mortality. Most HC patients have jaundice, and preoperative biliary drainage may reduce their risk of obstructive jaundice. ERCP and PTBD have been...

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Main Authors: Wong Hoi She, Tan To Cheung, Ka Wing Ma, Simon Hing Yin Tsang, Wing Chiu Dai, Albert Chi Yan Chan, Chung Mau Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
ERCP
Hepatectomy
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Preoperative biliary drainage
PTBD
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958421005601

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