Malignant biliary obstruction: Percutaneous transhepatic drainage and stenting

Malignant biliary obstruction: Percutaneous transhepatic drainage and stenting - Diagnosis

If you or family members have advanced cancer of the liver, which is causing worsening jaundice, this may be treatable with stenting the bile tube/duct which can reduce the yellowish skin discoloration and intractable itching. This may significantly improve the quality of life. Please ask your doctor for relevant information.

Malignant biliary obstruction: Percutaneous transhepatic drainage and stenting - Post-surgery care

Malignant biliary obstruction: Percutaneous transhepatic drainage and stenting - Other Information

Article contributed by Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Singapore General Hospital

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