http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/1999/04/Articles/Ir-192-brachytherapy-versus-radical-surgery-in-the-management-of-primary-extraheptic-bile-duct-adeno.aspxExtrahepatic bile duct adenocarcinoma is an uncommon disorder with a grim prognosis, and unfortunately, the ultimate goal of treatment is often no more than palliation of pain and obstructive jaundice symptoms. This article examines the results of treating primary bile duct neoplasms with Ir-192 brachytherapy versus radical surgery, based on the authors' experience at the University of Virginia Medical Center.Thursday, 21 Sep 2000 15:39:03 GMT