Malign bilier obstrüksiyonlarda ve eşlik eden bilomalarda perkütan bilier drenaj

Background and Aims: The purpose of this study was to discuss the results together with efficacy and complications of palliative percutaneous biliary drainage in cases with malignant biliary obstructive jaundice and accompanying pathologies. Materials and Methods: During the period January 1998-July 2008, percutaneous biliary drainage was performed in 76 patients (47 males, and 29 females) with malignant biliary obstruction. Ages ranged between 29 and 80 years (mean: 54.8±11.9 years). Many patients had pain, emesis, vomiting, itching, weakness, and weight loss, while jaundice was the clinical symptom in almost all. Biliary stent was placed in 5 (6.6%). Biloma was seen in 3 (4.0%). Success was evaluated by referencing direct bilirubin levels before and after drainage and clinical recovery. These bilirubin levels were statistically compared via Wilcoxon signed ranks test. Results: Drainage was successful in 70 patients. Mean bilirubin was 14.2±7.4 mg/dl (3.0-36.0) before drainage and 7.1±5.5 mg/dl (0.2-20.0) after drainage. Bilirubin levels decreased significantly (p