INR and not bilirubin levels predict postoperative morbidity in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.04.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND There are no established predictors for deciding between upfront surgery and PBD in pancreatic head malignancy. Once PBD is present, the ideal drainage-time remains elusive. The aim was, to identify predictors in jaundiced patients… read more here.
Keywords: inr bilirubin; bilirubin levels; morbidity; postoperative morbidity ... See more keywords