Dacron bypass grafting in the relief of obstructive jaundice.
A new technique using a 'Dacron' tube bypass graft for relief of obstructive jaundice due to malignant disease is described. This method is applicable when a conventional bypass operation is technically impossible. Good palliation was achieved in all seven patients who survived the immediate postoperative period.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006500:Hepatic Duct, Common / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000295:instrumentation*
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates