[Endoscopic palliation of inoperable hilar biliary carcinoma with self-expanding metal stents]. / Trattamento palliativo endoscopico con protesi metalliche autoespandibili nelle neoplasie non operabili dell'ilo epatico.
Minerva Chir
; 59(3): 249-53, 2004 Jun.
Article
em It
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15252390
ABSTRACT
AIM:
Prosthetic palliation of patients with malignant hilar stenoses shows particular difficulties, especially in advanced lesions. This is a prospective report of the efficacy of endoscopically inserted single metal stent for complex malignant biliary hilar obstruction.METHODS:
Sixty-one consecutive patients were recruited. Contrast injection was deliberately limited to the distal end of the malignant tumor stenosis. A single metal stent was inserted across the stricture into the duct that was technically easiest for the drainage.RESULTS:
Successful stent insertion was achieved in 59 of 61 (96.7%) patients. In 3 (4.9%) cases stent malfunction occurred. Successful drainage was achieved in 59 (96.7%) patients and complete resolution of jaundice was achieved in 86% of cases. Early complications included 3 (4.9%) cases of cholangitis and 2 (3.2%) cases of stent occlusion. Late occlusion of the stent occurred in 14 patients (22.9%), including 10 (16.3%) cases of cholangitis and 1 case of liver abscess. Median stent patency was 169 days. Median patient survival was 140 days.CONCLUSION:
Metal stent insertion is safe, feasible, and achieves adequate drainage in the great majority of patients with non-resectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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01-internacional
Temas:
Promover_ampliacao_atencao_especializada
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos do Sistema Biliar
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Stents
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Endoscopia do Sistema Digestório
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Colangiocarcinoma
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Neoplasias do Ducto Colédoco
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
It
Revista:
Minerva Chir
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article