Factors influencing survival of patients with nonresectable HILAR cholangiocarcinoma palliated endoscopically

Background. Endoscopic stent placement is considered as one of the best therapeutic option for palliation of patients (pts) with nonresecable hilar cholangiocarcinoma. At this date, there is no published study that provides detailed analyses of factors that has impact on survival of these pts palliated endoscopically. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify endoscopic and patient-related factors influencing the survival time of these pts. Patients and Methods. We have identified 28 (male/female=16/12, mean age=80 [65–90] year) unresectable pts with hilar cholangiocarcinoma palliated endoscopically. A…