[Recanalization of the hepatic ducts in high obstructive blockage]

Forty three patients were subjected to 48 operations for restoration of the passability of lobular ducts when the latter were obturated by tumor (36 patients) and by alveococcus (7 patients). Ten patients died immediately after operation. Death was caused by acute hepato-renal insufficiency and acute pancreatitis. Duration of life after operation was from 7 months to 3 years. Best results were obtained in patients with alveococcus of the portal fissure. The authors make a conclusion that recanalization of main biliary ducts in obturation ileus is less traumatic as compared with other operations, improves the general state of the patient and prolongs the duration of their life.