Application of intraluminal brachytherapy for malignant obstruction in the porta hepatis: a retrospective control study

Purpose and backgroundMalignant obstructions in the porta hepatis mainly include malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) and portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). Stent placement has been one of the most commonly recommended methods to alleviate the physical suffering of these patients, but the long-term...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Frontiers in Oncology
Main Authors:	Yi Zhang, Yang Yang, Lingling Li, Peimin Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Subjects:	malignant obstructive jaundice portal vein tumor thrombus stent placement iodine-125 seed strands transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1416565/full