Proper management of inoperable malignant hilar biliary obstruction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound, or percutaneous approach?
Advanced malignant hilar biliary obstrucion (HBO) is commonly caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer, hepatocelluar carcinoma, or metastatic tumors. Although surgical resection is the only curative treatment, the majority of patients can not undergo surgery due to an advanced inopera...
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| Language: | English |
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Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention
2021-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention |
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| Online Access: | http://journaleditor.inforang.com/journal/view.html?doi=10.18528/ijgii210035 |