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Therapy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma
Purpose: to present different modalities of biliary decompression and specific antitumor treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatkin tumor). material and methods.
D. Yu. Frantsev +2 more
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We present a detailed case of a bilio‐bronchial fistula that developed in a complex, multitreated HCC patient, illustrating a plausible causal chain from liver resection and ablation to fistula formation. This report underscores bilio‐bronchial fistula as a potential late complication of hepatic ablative therapy, highlights the critical importance of ...
Chin‐Tong Kwok +9 more
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Therapeutical Concepts and Results for Klatskin Tumors [PDF]
Most hilar cholangiocarcinomas (Klatskin tumors) are diagnosed at an advanced stage. This article aims to review the literature of resection and palliative treatment in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma.All studies with evidence levels I and II and relevant trials with evidence level III from 1996 to 04/2007 were included.The definition of ...
Helmut, Witzigmann +4 more
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ABSTRACT Umbilical cutaneous metastases of abdomino‐pelvic tumors are rare. They are known as Sister Mary Joseph nodules. The presence of this nodule indicates an advanced cancerous lesion and is associated with a poor prognosis. Because of its rarity, the Sister Mary Joseph nodule can go unnoticed.
Lawagoulé Joseph Emile Ky +11 more
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Prognosis and Chemotherapeutic Efficacy in Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma With Lung Metastases
ABSTRACT Objective Studies on lung metastases from extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC) are rare. This study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the influencing factors, prognosis, and chemotherapeutic efficacy of ECC lung metastases, and to provide insights for optimizing medical care for patients with ECC lung metastases.
Chao Zhang +6 more
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BackgroundLiver transplantation (LT) is considered a therapeutic option for unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) within defined criteria.
Moritz Schmelzle +29 more
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Validity of Diagnostic Codes and Laboratory Tests to Identify Cholangiocarcinoma and Its Subtypes
ABSTRACT Background The absence of validated methods to identify cholangiocarcinoma in real‐world data has prevented the conduct of pharmacoepidemiologic studies to evaluate determinants of this malignancy and examine the effectiveness of cholangiocarcinoma treatments.
Nicole D. Ferrante +13 more
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Palliative bile duct decompression with various modifications are currently performed in 75-80% of patients with hilar stenosis caused by the tumor. The main goal of palliative care is to reduce the manifestations of jaundice, intoxication, pain syndrome,
R. Palytsya +5 more
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Chemoradiation of locally advanced biliary cancer: A PRISMA‐compliant systematic review
This is a systematic review of the current evidence on “modern” chemoradiation for primary or recurrent unresectable biliary tract cancers. We have critically compared chemoradiation outcomes with those of other treatment options, seeking to determine whether specific chemoradiation modalities provide distinct advantages in terms of treatment efficacy ...
Silvia Bisello +14 more
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Challenges of the Klatskin tumor diagnosis in a patient suffering from cirrhosis of the liver
The clinical example demonstrates several stages of diagnostic search in patients admitted to hospital with severe manifestations of cholestatic syndrome.
I. V. Mayev +4 more
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