A NEW METHOD FOR PALLIATION OF MALIGNANT OBSTRUCTIVE-JAUNDICE UTILIZING A PERITONEO-VENOUS SHUNT PUMP

A new simple palliative method for use in malignant obstructive jaundi ce is presented. This method is particularly effective in the preventi on of ascending infections. The method consists of interposing a one-w ay now shunt pump (peritoneo-venous shunt pump) between a bile cathete r and a jejunal catheter. Four patients were treated with this new met hod. Jaundice improved significantly in all patients. They had a much better quality of life with no serious complications during the termin al course. This less invasive and safe procedure is preferred for pati ents who have extrahepatic biliary obstruction due to incurable malign ant tumors.