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External radiotherapy for decompression of cholangiocellular carcinoma with obstructive jaundice: report of a case
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External radiotherapy for decompression of cholangiocellular carcinoma with obstructive jaundice: report of a case
Radiat Med.
2001 Nov-Dec.
Abstract
Percutaneous transhepatic catheter drainage (PTCD) is generally performed for the treatment of obstructive jaundice. However, in some cases it is difficult to perform insertion because of lack of dilatation of the intrahepatic bile duct. We report a patient who had been suffering from jaundice as a result of recurrent cholangiocarcinoma near the hilum and whose symptoms were relieved by external radiotherapy. We consider radiotherapy for cholangiocarcinoma effective palliative treatment for decompression of obstructive jaundice.
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