title: The current standard of care in the periprocedural management of the patient with obstructive jaundice.
abstract: This review provides a literature-based guide to the optimal management of the patient with obstructive jaundice with emphasis placed on prevention of complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pillay
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Thomson
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000517:prevention & control; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D002761:Cholangitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D041781:Jaundice, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents