Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage and stenting for malignant obstructive jaundice: A report of two cases
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- Published online on: August 24, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2701
- Pages: 1503-1506
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Abstract
Malignant obstructive jaundice comprises a group of diseases that can be caused by primary biliary and extra-biliary carcinomas. Generally, surgical resection is the primary treatment for malignant obstructive jaundice; however, for the patients that are unable to undergo surgery, urgent treatment is required to improve hepatic function. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and stenting are emerging alternative treatments for malignant obstructive jaundice. PTBD and stenting have exhibited good efficacy for the treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice, with few complications and reduced associated pain.
