Endoscopic treatment options for cholangiocarcinoma.
Hepat Oncol
; 1(2): 229-240, 2014 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30190957
ABSTRACT
Cholangiocarcinomas are often locally advanced or have metastasized, and at the time of diagnosis individuals often have a poor prognosis. Endoscopic treatment options traditionally include biliary decompression via stenting to allow for systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with self-expanding metal biliary stents being preferred. Recent developments in locoregional therapy delivered endoscopically, such as photodynamic therapy and radiofrequency abalation, have shown promising results in improving patient survival.
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Hepat Oncol
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2014
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Estados Unidos