Anatomic level of biliary obstruction and outcome of pre-operative biliary stenting in malignant obstructive jaundice -A Shaikh Zayed hospital experience

ABSTRACT

Abstract Malignant Obstructive Jaundice can be due to proximal hilar obstruction [Cholangiocarcinoma] and carcinoma [CA]. gall bladder. Distal biliary obstruction can result from distal cholangiocarcinoma or tumors of pancreatic head, periampullary region, duodenum and rarely from tumors of stomach and retroperitoneum. The study was under taken to see prevalence of various malignant causes of biliary tract obstruction and evaluate the role of preoperative biliary drainage on post operative outcome: