Palliative segment III biliary bypass (left cholangio-jejunostomy) in malignant block at porta hepatis.

Abstract

Segment III cholangio-enteric anastomosis was performed in 17 patients with obstructive jaundice due to unresectable malignancies at the porta hepatis. The operative mortality was 6% (1/17) and morbidity 30% (5/17). More than 50% fall in bilirubin level with symptomatic improvement in pruritus was seen in 13 patients. Three patients had 25%-50% fall in bilirubin level. This procedure is safe and effective in palliation of unresectable hilar obstruction.

• Authors: P Jagannath, M S Bhansali, L J Desouza, V S Swaroop, K M Mohandas
• Journal: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (Indian J Gastroenterol) Vol. 11 Issue 2 Pg. 71-2 (Apr 1992) ISSN: 0254-8860 [Print] India
• PMID: 1385325 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Anastomosis, Surgical
• Bile Duct Neoplasms (surgery)
• Bile Ducts (surgery)
• Cholestasis, Extrahepatic (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Jejunum (surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Palliative Care