Survival in unresectable GB carcinoma is
Correct Answer: 4-6 months
Description: Unresectable carcinoma Gallbladder Median survival for patients presenting with unresectable disease is 2-4 months with 1-yr survival is less than 5: Goal of palliation is to relieve jaundice, pain, bowel obstruction and prolongation of life Percutaneous stents are effective for relieving jaundice and should be used as expected survival does not usually warrants a surgical bypass Gemcitabine plus cisplatin (reference regimen) is used for palliation of unresectable disease Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1512-1514
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