Non-Surgical Therapy for Unresectable Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) is characterised by late clinical symptoms. As a consequence, most patients will not undergo surgery, and palliation is the main goal of therapy. For the few patients that undergo potentially curative surgery, the need for preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) continues...
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Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2013-12-01
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Series: | European Medical Journal Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Non-Surgical-Therapy-for-Unresectable-Hilar-Cholangiocarcinoma.pdf |