Stented hepaticojejunostomies after resection for cholangiocarcinoma allow access for subsequent diagnosis and therapy.
A method is described for stenting hepaticojejunostomies after resection for hilar carcinomas. The small size of the catheters allows the intubation of all biliary anastomoses, in order to decrease the morbidity rate and allow postoperative internal radiotherapy.
Alexandre
J H
JH
Department of General Surgery, Hospital Brousais, Paris, France.
Dehni
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Bouillot
J L
JL
D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000379:methods; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000601:surgery*; D001918:Brachytherapy; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D018281:Cholangiocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D015607:Stents