World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2014
Evaluation of endoscopic biliary stenting for obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma.
To review the usefulness of endoscopic biliary stenting for obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma and identify problems that may need to be addressed. ⋯ EBS is recommended as the initial drainage procedure for obstructive jaundice caused by HCC, as it appears to contribute to prolongation of survival time.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2014
Prognostic factors in patients with middle and distal bile duct cancers.
To identify the influence of the surgery type and prognostic factors in middle and distal bile duct cancers. ⋯ PD had a greater likelihood of curative resection and R1 resection might have some positive impact. The TNM stage and LVI were independent prognostic factors.