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The purpose of this study is to detect differences in the enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases in patients with malignant obstructive hyperbilirubinemia before and after percutaneous biliary drainage.
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This study will be designed as a prospective cohort study involving the collection of peripheral blood samples before and one month after percutaneous biliary drainage for further molecular biochemical analysis (measurement of serum matrix metalloproteinase activity). Biochemical analyzes are preceded by the entry of data relevant to the research (demographic, anamnestic, clinical and biochemical).
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pathological confirmation or imaging data confirming malignant disease causing bile duct obstruction, performance status 0-1
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terminally ill patients, performance status >2, hepatic decompensation, severe underlying cardiac or renal diseases and coagulation disorders.
30 participants in 1 patient group
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Aleksandar N Filipovic, Dr
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