Initial drainage-related prognostic factors for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: A single-center retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PCC) is a complex disorder involving the hepatic hilum. Multiple endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography sessions are necessary for diagnosis and treatment with underlying cholangitis risk. Our aim is to clarify the initial-drainage-related prognostic factors of PCC.

Methods

This study was a single-center retrospective study. A total of 104 consecutive patients diagnosed with PCC from January 2010 to February 2020 were enrolled. We defined the diagnostic period as the time between the first biliary drainage attempt and the final drainage when treatment, including surgery or chemotherapy, was started. We focused on this initial period and analyzed the endoscopy-related factors that affected mortality.

Results

Overall surv

SUBMITTER: Sato K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9307739 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature