Feasibility and Safety of Endoluminal Radiofrequency Ablation as a Rescue Treatment for Bilateral Metal Stent Obstruction Due to Tumor Ingrowth in the Hilum: A Pilot Study

Feasibility and Safety of Endoluminal Radiofrequency Ablation as a Rescue Treatment for Bilateral Metal Stent Obstruction Due to Tumor Ingrowth in the Hilum: A Pilot Study

<b>Background.</b> Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a palliative method known for its application in the endoscopic treatment of malignant bile duct obstruction. It may be a useful rescue method for metal stent malfunction caused by tumor ingrowth. This study aimed to examine the feasibi...

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Main Authors: Hoonsub So, Chi Hyuk Oh, Tae Jun Song, Hyun Woo Lee, Jun Seong Hwang, Sung Woo Ko, Dongwook Oh, Do Hyun Park, Sang Soo Lee, Dong-Wan Seo, Sung Koo Lee, Myung-Hwan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cholangiocarcinoma
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
radiofrequency ablation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/5/952

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