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Percutaneous drainage and stenting for palliation of malignant bile duct obstruction.
- Source :
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European radiology [Eur Radiol] 2008 Mar; Vol. 18 (3), pp. 448-56. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Oct 25. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting (PTBD) for palliation of malignant obstructive jaundice has evolved to a safe and effective technique. PTBD is equally effective for treatment of distal and proximal bile obstruction. Metal self-expandable stents have proved superior to plastic stents and should therefore be used. Technical success is >90% en clinical success is >75% in all major series. There are a considerable number of complications, but most can be treated conservatively and procedure-related mortality is <2% in most series. Thirty-day mortality after PTBD is >10% in many series, but this is largely due to the underlying disease. About 10-30% of patients will have recurrent jaundice at some point in their disease after PTBD and require re-intervention.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0938-7994
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17960388
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-007-0796-6