Cholangiocarcinoma: Treatment, Outcomes, and Nutrition Overview for Oncology Nurses.

This article provides an overview of intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, including identification of risk factors, differences in treatment approaches, palliation of symptoms, and insight into commonly asked questions. METHODS: A comprehensive review of the current literature regarding incidence, prevalence, and treatment of cholangiocarcinoma was conducted. FINDINGS: Nursing literature regarding cholangiocarcinoma is scarce. Studies that focus on nursing care, symptom management, and nursing management of patients with biliary obstruction are needed. Nutrition and palliative care management of patients with cholangiocarcinoma are key areas of nursing management. PMID: 30035775 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research