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METHODS Thirty-five patients with malignant obstructive jaundice were given palliative treatment by percutaneous self-expandable metallic stents. Cholangiocarcinoma was the most frequent cause of biliary obstruction. The stricture was located in the hilum in more of 50% of cases. RESULTS Adequate biliary drainage was achieved in 97% of cases. Median survival was 182 days. 11% of patients have died within 30 days. Early complications occurred in 31% of patients. 25% of patients have shown recurrent jaundice after an average of 180 days. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous self-expandable metallic stents are an efficient means treating malignant biliary strictures, particularly of upper biliary obstructions.
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