Modified long Mire Technique for Biliary Decompression in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin Tumor) Over 10 Years Experience of a Single Center

Abstract

Background: Patients with malignant obstruction of the biliary tract suffer from progressive jaundice and purities, and if the obstruction is not relieved they will die from cholangitis, septicaemia or liver failure. The correct choice between many operative and non-operative procedures available to relive jaundice is not yet determined. Unresectable disease (perihilar cholangiocarcinoma) found at the time of open exploration can be treated with a palliative surgical biliary bypass such as modified Longmire technique.