[Internal biliary diversions in inoperable neoplasms of the biliary tract and pancreas]

The authors report their experience with the treatment of mechanical jaundice in inoperable malignant neoplasms of the bile ducts and pancreas. They emphasize the importance of intrahepatic peripheral biliodigestive derivations (Soupault and Couinaud operation). After a review of the international literature, the authors consider the value of on accurate surgical strategy even in the presence of pathological and clinical features which may limit a radical choice.