Individualization of treatment for hilar bile duct cancers
- 15 July 1980
- Vol. 46 (2) , 415-419
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19800715)46:2<415::aid-cncr2820460235>3.0.co;2-r
Abstract
Two cases of hilar bile duct cancer are presented, 1 treated with the preferred technique of left intrahepatic anastomosis, the other with tube drainage. The many factors to be considered before choosing the most appropriate procedure are stressed. A critique of several techniques is offered, with a discussion of the nuances in decision making. The surgeon who embarks upon treatment of such tumors should be thoroughly familiar with the wide range of procedures available; better selection should improve palliation.This publication has 3 references indexed in Scilit:
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