Short term effects and complications of endoscopically applied radiofrequence ablation appears to be comparable with photodynamic therapy in hilar cholangiocarcinoma
A Schmidt, M Blöchinger, A Weber, J Siveke, S von Delius, W Schmitt, RM Schmid, B Neu · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2014 · Heft 08
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Introduction: Biliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a new endoscopic palliation therapy for malignant biliary obstruction. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and possible complications of this technique. Methods: We prospectively investigated efficacy and complications of RFA in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma in two centers between 11/11 and 01/13. A retrospectively analyzed group of 20 patients treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT) between 04/05 and 05/11 served as historical control group. Results: A total of 14 patients (male/female 8/6, 57/43%) underwent 31 biliary RFA. 20 patie…
