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Case #4 -
A 75 year old lady presents with jaundice

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
8.) If curative resection is not possible, what are other alternatives in the management of this patient?

Palliative management of the patient could include surgical bypass procedures to relieve jaundice or gastric outlet obstruction. Stents may also be placed endoscopically for palliation.  
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