[Percutaneous transhepatic portal vein stenting for portal hypertension caused by local recurrence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma].

A 62-year-old woman underwent an extended left hepatectomy with a combined resection of portal vein and extrahepatic bile duct for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). After 7 years, she presented with repeated tarry black stool and severe anemia. The source of bleeding was not identified on upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.

[Portal vein stenting for portal hypertension caused by local recurrence following hepato-pancreatoduodenectomy for bile duct cancer].

The patient was a 73-year-old man diagnosed with bile duct cancer. He underwent hepato-pancreatoduodenectomy and a combined resection of portal vein in July 2002. The post operative course was uneventful.

Evaluation of total hepatic vascular exclusion and pringle maneuver in liver resection.

Background/aims: The effects of total hepatic vascular exclusion and Pringle maneuver on intraoperative course and postoperative recovery were retrospectively studied.

Methodology: Records of 42 patients who underwent a major hepatectomy and six who had a minor hepatectomy were reviewed. Patients with chronic liver disease or obstructive jaundice were excluded.