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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Sep 15, 2022; 14(9): 1833-1843
Published online Sep 15, 2022. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i9.1833
Published online Sep 15, 2022. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i9.1833
Table 1 Patient’s baseline characteristics
| Characteristics | Value |
| Total number of patients, n | 18 |
| Median age, yr | 71 |
| Range age, yr | 37-84 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 11 (61.1) |
| Etiology, n (%) | |
| Cholangiocarcinoma | 12 (66.6) |
| Gallbladder carcinoma | 5 (27.7) |
| Colorectal liver metastases | 1 (5.5) |
| Chemotherapy | 17 (94.4) |
- Citation: Cortese F, Acquafredda F, Mardighian A, Zurlo MT, Ferraro V, Memeo R, Spiliopoulos S, Inchingolo R. Percutaneous insertion of a novel dedicated metal stent to treat malignant hilar biliary obstruction. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2022; 14(9): 1833-1843
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v14/i9/1833.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v14.i9.1833