The safety and efficacy of percutaneous intraductal radiofrequency ablation in unresectable malignant biliary obstruction: A single-institution experience

The safety and efficacy of percutaneous intraductal radiofrequency ablation in unresectable malignant biliary obstruction: A single-institution experience

Abstract Background Patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction have limited life expectancy because of limited stent patency and tumor progression. The aim of our study was to retrospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining intraductal RFA with biliary metal stent placeme...

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Main Authors: Wei Cui, Wenzhe Fan, Mingjian Lu, Yingqiang Zhang, Wang Yao, Jiaping Li, Yu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Radiofrequency catheter ablation
Self expandable metal stent
Bile duct obstruction
Radiology, interventional
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3278-5

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