Abstract
Bile duct obstruction is the presenting symptom in 40-70% of cases of pancreatic cancer, and in a greater proportion of cases of cholangiocarcinoma. Since the resectability rate is very low, only a palliative procedure is suitable for most patients. In a retrospective study, the results of operative versus percutaneous biliary drainage were compared. After the latter, there were no complications, but hospital stay was longer. Until a better nonoperative palliative procedure is found, operative drainage is recommended.
| Original language | Hebrew |
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| Pages (from-to) | 252-254 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 118 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - 1 Mar 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
