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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2012; 18(2): 175-181
Published online Jan 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i2.175
Table 2 Clinical characteristics of patients with advanced malignant biliary tract obstruction
Parametersn (%)
GenderMale23 (57.5)
Female17 (42.5)
Age (yr)< 6018 (45.0)
> 6022 (55.0)
Type of cancersHilar cholangiocarcinoma28 (70.0)
Pancreatic cancer6 (15.0)
Common bile duct cancer2 (5.0)
Ampullary cancer2 (5.0)
Gall bladder cancer2 (5.0)