Endoscopic stenting for hilar cholangiocarcinoma: efficacy of unilateral and bilateral placement of plastic and metal stents in a retrospective review of 480 patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endoscopic biliary drainage of hilar cholangiocarcinoma is controversial with respect to the optimal types of stents and the extent of drainage. This study evaluated endoscopic palliation in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma usi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/103 |