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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Palliation of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice |
Author: | Garcea, G. Ong, S. Dennison, A. Berry, D. Maddern, G. |
Citation: | Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2009; 54(6):1184-1198 |
Publisher: | Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publ |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
ISSN: | 0163-2116 1573-2568 |
Statement of Responsibility: | G. Garcea, S. L. Ong, A. R. Dennison, D. P. Berry and G. J. Maddern |
Abstract: | Peri-ampullary and hepatic malignancies will frequently present with obstructive jaundice. For unresectable tumors, effective and lasting decompression of the biliary tree is essential to improve quality of life and survival. An overview of present treatment modalities for palliation of obstructive jaundice is provided, including a systematic review of the English literature regarding the optimum choice of palliation. |
Keywords: | Malignant jaundice Obstructive jaundice Palliation Surgery Biliary bypass Antegrade stent Percutaneous Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Plastic stent |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10620-008-0479-4 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10620-008-0479-4 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Surgery publications |
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