The operative treatment combined with preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) has been established as a safe Klatskin tumor (KT) treatment strategy. However, there has always been a dispute for the preferred technique for PBD technique. This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the biliary drainage-related cholangitis, pancreatitis, hemorrhage, and the success rates of palliative relief of choles...

Granular cell tumors (GCT) are rare benign tumors. Less than 1% of GCTs involve the extrahepatic biliary tree. Most researches favour a Schwann cell origin. Patient, caucasion, female, 31-year-old presented with 4 month history of painless jaundice and pruritus. US and CT revealed dilatation of intrahepatic biliary tree and surgery was performed. Firm tumor mass was found above the conjunction ...

INTRODUCTION Most hilar cholangiocarcinomas (Klatskin tumors) are diagnosed at an advanced stage. This article aims to review the literature of resection and palliative treatment in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS All studies with evidence levels I and II and relevant trials with evidence level III from 1996 to 04/2007 were included. RESULTS The definition of resectability d...