Interventional procedure overview of endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction
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Indications and current treatment
Biliary obstruction caused by cancers such as CCA or pancreatic adenocarcinoma can lead to symptoms such as jaundice, nausea, bloating and abdominal pain. Surgical resection is often not possible.
Treatment of unresectable CCA or pancreatic cancer includes biliary stenting during ERCP, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, chemoradiation therapy, immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy. Stents often need to be replaced because of blockage by tumour ingrowth.
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