Obstructive jaundice caused by an inoperable distal malignant biliary illness is associated with different complications including poor absorption, coagulopathy, hepatocellular and progressive renal dysfunction, cholangitis, and itching. These complications make the quality of life of terminal patients worse than it would be otherwise.
La ictericia obstructiva por una enfermedad maligna biliar distal no susceptible de cirugía se asocia a complicaciones como la malabsorción, coagulopatía, disfunción hepatocelular y renal progresiva, colangitis, prurito, lo que empeora la calidad de vida de un paciente ya terminal.