Comparison of Intraductal RFA Plus Stent versus Stent-Only Treatment for Unresectable Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Comparison of Intraductal RFA Plus Stent versus Stent-Only Treatment for Unresectable Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: One of the cornerstones of palliative treatment for unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is biliary stent placement in order to restore biliary drainage. In this review, the potential added value of RFA with stent placement in comparison to stent placement alone in patients with unr...

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Main Authors: David M. de Jong, Jeska A. Fritzsche, Amber S. Audhoe, Suzanne S. L. Yi, Marco J. Bruno, Rogier P. Voermans, Lydi M. J. W. van Driel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
radiofrequency ablation
endoscopic stent
percutaneous stent
biliary drainage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/9/2079

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/9/2079

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