[Surgical treatment of obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma]

Between Jan. 1991 and Dec. 1993, 7 patients with obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma underwent transcholedochal cancerous embolectomy plus T-tube drainage of the biliary tract, in 5 patients with hepatectomy. Detailed discussion was made an the operative procedure and the operative results. The authors indicated that intensive surgical operation is effective in relieving symptoms and prolonging life-span.