ERCP in orthotopic liver transplanted patients.

Background/aims: Biliary complications after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) are still common. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of ERCP as a diagnostic and treatment tool in the management of biliary tract OLT complications.

Methodology: The diagnostic and treatment effectiveness of ERCP in the management of biliary tract OLT complication from 1/1995 to 12/2001 was reviewed.

Spanish experience in liver transplantation for hilar and peripheral cholangiocarcinoma.

Objective: To assess the real utility of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in patients with cholangiocarcinoma, we need series with large numbers of cases and long follow-ups. The aim of this paper is to review the Spanish experience in OLT for hilar and peripheral cholangiocarcinoma and to try to identify the prognostic factors that could influence survival.

Summary Background Data: Palliative treatment of nondisseminated irresectable cholangiocarcinoma carries a zero 5-year survival rate.