title: Treatment of proximal biliary tract carcinoma: an overview of techniques and results.
abstract: Proximal biliary tract cancer carries a dismal prognosis. Few patients have a curative option. However, worthwhile palliation can be achieved in many patients by relieving obstructive jaundice. An overview is presented to place in perspective the treatment methods described and the results obtained.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Ottow
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: August
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Sugarbaker
mesh_terms: D001661:Biliary Tract Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D010166:Palliative Care; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery