Therapeutic options for biliary tract disease in advancedcirrhosis

Between 1979 and 1984, 21 male cirrhotic patientswith advanced liver disease, cholecystitis, and jaundice were seen. Eight patients had persistent symptoms of acute cholecystitis despite intense medical management. Of these patients, five underwent cholecystostomy and survived. The other three patients had cholecystectomy and one died. Thirteen patients presented with jaundice. Twelve patients underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiography...