Biliary Drainage in Palliative and Curative Intent in European Patients with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective single center analysis

Aims Cholestasis and jaundice are common in hilar cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and impede both surgical and medical treatments. Thus, interventional relief of cholestasis is an integral part of multimodal therapy. Data on its effectiveness are limited, mostly originating from Asia and almost exclusively focused on the palliative setting.