Palliative segment III biliary bypass (left cholangio-jejunostomy) in malignant block at porta hepatis.
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| ID: sea-65825
ABSTRACT
Segment III cholangio-enteric anastomosis was performed in 17 patients with obstructive jaundice due to unresectable malignancies at the porta hepatis. The operative mortality was 6% (1/17) and morbidity 30% (5/17). More than 50% fall in bilirubin level with symptomatic improvement in pruritus was seen in 13 patients. Three patients had 25%-50% fall in bilirubin level. This procedure is safe and effective in palliation of unresectable hilar obstruction.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Bile Duct Neoplasms
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Cholestasis, Extrahepatic
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Bile Ducts
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Adult
Language:
English
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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