For tumors affecting the bottom half of the bile duct, the cancer is removed with a Whipple operation. For tumors in the top half of the bile duct, surgical treatment often requires removal of the tumor together with a liver resection (removal) in an attempt to provide a surgical cure.
How long for plastic water bottle to decompose? An average time for a plastic bottle to biodegrade fully is approximately 450-1000 years. However, there are many different kinds of plastic in the world, most commonly the haâ¦rd and reusable ones, which take a longer time, and the soft and non-reusable ones, which take a shorter time.
The half-life (time for half of the ozone in air to decompose) is 20-60 minutes depending on the temperature and humidity of the ambient air. The half-life in clean water is about the same. Note: the temperature, pH, and water quality will affect half-life.