Study of cases of obstructive jaundice due to biliary and pancreatic tumors
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2024-08
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Medip Academy
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Obstructive jaundice has recently become more common, particularly among malignant cases. The aim was to study, evaluate and compare various operative managements for obstructive jaundice due to biliary and pancreatic tumors. This prospective study was conducted by random selection of 20 cases presenting with obstructive jaundice due to biliary and pancreatic tumors at a tertiary care hospital affiliated with Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College. Majority of patients were in age group 51-60 years (35%) and 61-70 years (20%). Males (70%) were found to be in higher proportion compared to females (30%). Most comm on presenting symptom was jaundice (90%). Most common cause was periampullary carcinoma (60%). It was found that the most common complication following Whipple抯 procedure and Triple Bypass Surgery was pancreatic fistula.
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Malignancy, Obstructive jaundice, Pancreatic tumors
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Painter ZZ, Kuswaha MR, Dholaria MV, Malek TN. . Study of cases of obstructive jaundice due to biliary and pancreatic tumors . International Surgery Journal. 2024 Aug; 11(8): 1320-1324