Bhatnagar Shorav Author

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Radiology 2018: Re-establishing patency of occluded metallic biliary stents by endobiliary-RF ablation technique- Bhatnagar Shorav- QRG Central Hospital & Research Centre

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Bhatnagar Shorav

Background & Aim: Biliary drainage with the use of Metallic Biliary Stents (MBS) is a well-accepted palliative therapy for patients with unresectable malignant hilar obstruction. These stents often lose their patency over a period of 6-9 months secondary to tumor ingrowth or overgrowth, epithelial hyperplasia. Occlusion caused by sludge deposition or clot or stone formation. Limited treatment options are available for such a condition. Endobiliary Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) has been shown to be an effective modality in the treatment of malignant biliary obstruction. Here we present our experience with endobiliary RFA technique for restoring the patency of occluded MBS. Method: Patients were taken with previously placed MBS for malignant etiology, presented with rising serum bili... view more»

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