Intraductal radiofrequency ablation plus biliary stent versus stent alone for malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions RFA+S improved OS in the treatment of MBO when compared with S-alone. Moreover, the RFA therapy prolonged stent patency in hilar strictures and CCA, with similar rates of AEs. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - January 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: de Oliveira Veras, Matheus de Moura, Diogo Turiani Hourneaux McCarty, Thomas R. de Oliveira, Guilherme Henrique Peixoto Gomes, R ômulo Sérgio Araújo Landim, Davi Lucena Nunes, Felipe Giacobo Franzini, Tomazo Ant ônio Prince Lera dos Santos, Marcos Edu Tags: Review Source Type: research