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Patient characteristics (n=123)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age | 73±10 SD |
| Female sex | 52 (43) |
| Etiology of obstruction | |
| Pancreatic adenocarcinoma | 91 (74.5) |
| Cholangiocarcinoma | 9 (7.4) |
| Duodenal cancer | 11 (9) |
| Vater adenocarcinoma | 3 (2.5) |
| Other | 8 (6.6) |
| Jaundice | 120 (97.6) |
| Bilirubinemia (µmol/L) | 260±160 SD |
| Bile duct diameter (mm) | 18±4.5 |
| Fever | 10 (8) |
| Ascites | 17 (14) |
SD: Standard deviation
