Abstract:326 Background: Hilar cholangiocarinoma (Klatskin tumor) is a rare malignancy which is best managed with surgical resection. The majority of patients, however, is unresectable at the time of diagnosis and generally has a poor outcome. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the role of chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for patients with unresectable hilar choloangiocarcinoma at a single institution. Methods: Between 2001 and 2008, a total of 33 patients with unresectable, nonmetastatic hilar cholang… Show more
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