Photodynamic therapy in the palliative treatment of a stage IV Klatskin tumor

Klatskin tumor is a perihilar cholangiocarcinoma of the lobar and common hepatic ducts (liver port cancer) which localized proximally to confluence cystic (before segmental second order). Currently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) recommended for complex management patients with inoperable extrahepatic because discussed PDT technique significantly increases life expectancy in comparison isolated palliative therapy. A clinical case presented article demonstrates effectiveness bifurcation duct T4N1M1, Bismuth-IV combination external drainage bile order resolve mechanical jaundice. Conclusion . significant effect application patient demonstrated. included into treatment such their versus average survival rate those having