Use of endoluminal radiofrequency ablation to recanalize occluded metallic biliary stent
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | We present successful use of endoluminal bipolar radiofrequency catheter in two patients with occlusion of metallic self-expandable stents. Stent occlusion is seen in patients with malignancies affecting the bile ducts more frequently due to better survival with modern oncologic treatment. |