Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Rustagi T, Jamidar PA. Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2014, 59: 2635-2641. PMID: 24906696, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3237-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraductal radiofrequency ablationSelf-expandable metal stentsMalignant biliary obstructionRadiofrequency ablationBiliary obstructionEndoscopic ablative techniquesMalignant biliary stricturesTreatment of occlusionPalliative managementBiliary stricturesBile ductLocal tumorPercutaneous approachMalignant stricturesAblative techniquesTumor ingrowthMetal stentsStrictureCurrent standardObstructionOcclusionAblationPalliationPatencyDirect affect