Mayo Clinic, U.S.
Hilar cholangiocarcinoma is managed using an endoscopic approach to brachytherapy
Published in Medical Imaging Business Week, October 26th, 2006
According to recent research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, "Traditionally, biliary brachytherapy sources are placed percutaneously via transhepatic drains or endoscopically via nasobiliary tubes (NBT). Another ERCP is needed for stent replacement after NBT removal. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and safety of endoscopic transpapillary insertion of irradiation sources through 10-Fr stents."
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