Is there a rationale for aggressive breast cancer liver metastases resections in Polish female patients? Analysis of overall survival following hepatic resection at a single centre in Poland.

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) makes up nearly 26% of malignant tumours worldwide and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in European women. With approximately 18,000 new cases of BC diagnosed in Polish women annually, breast cancer liver metastasis (BCLM) is respectively an increasing issue. Recent data found in literature indicates improved survival following liver resection with systemic therapy.

Endoscopic Treatment of Early Biliary Complications in Liver Transplant Recipients.

Background: The most common complications following liver transplantation (LTx) concern the biliary ducts. Potential early complications are biliary leaks and anastomotic strictures of the bile duct. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic treatment of early biliary complications in liver transplant recipients after end-to-end biliary anastomosis.