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Title: [Malignant obstructive jaundice: decompression via an external bilio-gastric fistula]. Author: Schumacher KA, Friedrich JM, Weidenmaier W, Stange E. Journal: Rofo; 1991 Jan; 154(1):66-9. PubMed ID: 1846696. Abstract: In cases of malignant bile duct obstruction in which internal biliary drainage cannot be established by surgical intervention or by implantation of a stent, the externally drained bile can be recycled by connecting the transhepatic catheter to a percutaneous gastrostomy. Experiences on three patients treated by the above method are reported.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]