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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/9/2079 |
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