It should be noted that RFA-induced acute pancreatitis is a potential adverse effect as RFA through SEMS is being used more widely.
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Objective & Hypothesis:We present a case of a 60-year-old woman with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and recurrent malignant biliary strictures status post placement of two overlapping distal bile duct uncovered self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) who presented with biliary obstruction due to tumor/tissue ingrowth.
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Key Findings & Data:She subsequently underwent radiofrequency ablation (RFA) through SEMS to improve biliary stent paten-cy.
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Conclusion & Impact:It should be noted that RFA-induced acute pancreatitis is a potential adverse effect as RFA through SEMS is being used more widely.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
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We present a case of a 60-year-old woman with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and recurrent malignant biliary strictures status post placement of two overlapping distal bile duct uncovered self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) who presented with biliary obstruction due to tumor/tissue ingrowth. She subsequently underwent radiofrequency ablation (RFA) through SEMS to improve biliary stent paten-cy. Post-RFA, thermal injury was observed in the periampullary mucosa. She later developed acute pancreatitis. This is the first case of RFA-induced acute pancreatitis with endoscopic evidence of thermal injury. It should be noted that RFA-induced acute pancreatitis is a potential adverse effect as RFA through SEMS is being used more widely.
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Cite This Article
KRUGER, A. J., KRISHNA, S. G. (2018). Unexpected outcome following radiofrequency ablation of a malignant biliary stricture. Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Cilt: 29 - Sayı: 2, 230–232. https://ajindex.com/articles/410101
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