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ABSTRACT: Background and aims
Recent data support a role for endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in unresectable cholangiocarcinoma by improving stent patency and overall survival.Methods
We describe 3 patients with inoperable cholangiocarcinoma with jaundice and cholestasis who were recommended palliative chemotherapy. They underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with single-operator cholangioscope and intraductal RFA.Results
The procedures were performed without adverse events in all patients, with clinical and analytical improvement 1 month later.Conclusions
RFA is a promising and safe palliative treatment in patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
SUBMITTER: Pereira P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8058389 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature