Palliation of malignant obstructive jaundice.
Palliation of obstructive jaundice can be achieved in most patients using various approaches. The method chosen should be individualized to the patient and based upon performance status, patient preferences, and available expertise. The best approach ideally should be determined by a multi-discipline approach with endoscopists, interventional radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons.
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Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street Southwest, Charlton 8A, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. baron.todd@mayo.edu
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004867:Equipment Design; D005706:Gallbladder Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D015607:Stents