Cholangio Carcinoma Treated by Liver Split and Resection

Abstract

A case of cholangiocarcinoma at the liver hilum presenting with jaundice is described. Pre-operative transhepatic cholangiography, hepatic arteriography and splenoportography led to liver split, with successful resection of tumour and triple hepatico-jejunostomy. Despite tumour recurrence eight months of palliation were achieved. Current methods of treating the condition are discussed.

Keywords

Cholangiocarcinoma hilum liver split resection triple hepatico jejunostomy palliation

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