Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation plus stent versus stent-alone treatments for malignant biliary strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Materials and Methods: Study search up to December 2021 was performed in different
medical databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane library, etc. We …
medical databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane library, etc. We …
Efficacy and safety of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a randomized trial
Background Endoscopic placement of biliary stents to relieve jaundice is the main palliative
treatment for unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Endoscopic biliary …
treatment for unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Endoscopic biliary …
[HTML][HTML] Review of endoscopic radiofrequency in biliopancreatic tumours with emphasis on clinical benefits, controversies and safety
MV Alvarez-Sánchez, B Napoléon - World Journal of …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Most pancreatic cancers and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas are unresectable at the time
of diagnosis, and even in case of a resectable cancer, for elderly or patients with coexistent …
of diagnosis, and even in case of a resectable cancer, for elderly or patients with coexistent …
Efficacy and safety of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation for the eradication of residual neoplasia after endoscopic papillectomy: a multicenter prospective study
M Camus, B Napoléon, A Vienne, M Le Rhun… - Gastrointestinal …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background and Aims Endobiliary dysplasia may persist after endoscopic papillectomy.
Intraductal radiofrequency ablation (ID-RFA) is a potential alternative to complementary …
Intraductal radiofrequency ablation (ID-RFA) is a potential alternative to complementary …
Radiofrequency ablation for intraductal extension of ampullary neoplasms
Background and Aims Extension of ampullary adenomas into the common bile duct (CBD)
or pancreatic duct (PD) may be difficult to treat endoscopically. We evaluated the feasibility …
or pancreatic duct (PD) may be difficult to treat endoscopically. We evaluated the feasibility …
Efficacy and safety of palliative endobiliary radiofrequency ablation using a novel temperature-controlled catheter for malignant biliary stricture: a single-center …
Background Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (EB-RFA) has emerged as a palliative
treatment for malignant biliary strictures (MBSs); however, concerns about complications …
treatment for malignant biliary strictures (MBSs); however, concerns about complications …
Radiofrequency ablation for the management of occluded biliary metal stents
A Kadayifci, M Atar, DG Forcione, BW Casey… - …, 2016 - thieme-connect.com
Background and study aim: Obstruction of biliary self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) is
seen frequently. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) causes tissue necrosis. This study aimed to …
seen frequently. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) causes tissue necrosis. This study aimed to …
Safety and effectiveness of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation according to the different power and target temperature in a swine model
JH Cho, KH Lee, JM Kim, YS Kim… - Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aim Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (EB‐RFA) is a new
endoscopic palliation and adjunctive tool. Although EB‐RFA is performed worldwide, a …
endoscopic palliation and adjunctive tool. Although EB‐RFA is performed worldwide, a …
Radiofrequency ablation devices
Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses thermal energy to accomplish targeted
tissue destruction. Within the GI tract, RFA was initially studied for the treatment of dysplastic …
tissue destruction. Within the GI tract, RFA was initially studied for the treatment of dysplastic …
Long-term outcomes of endoscopic intraductal radiofrequency ablation for ampullary adenoma with intraductal extension after endoscopic snare papillectomy
Background/Aims There are limitations in treating ampullary adenomas with intraductal
extension using conventional endoscopic modalities. Endoscopic intraductal radiofrequency …
extension using conventional endoscopic modalities. Endoscopic intraductal radiofrequency …