A new endoprosthesis for nonoperative intubation of the biliary tract in malignant obstructive jaundice.
A method for palliative treatment of obstructive jaundice due to malignant growths consists of an indwelling tube, endoprosthesis, inserted percutaneously transhepatically under local anesthesia. A permanent bile drainage was established in 12 patients with inoperable obstructions of the bile duct, and in seven, a temporary drainage was used.
D000368:Aged; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002758:Cholangiography; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010166:Palliative Care; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012306:Risk