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Semin intervent Radiol 1998; 15(4): 397-402
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057032
Copyright © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Brachytherapy in the Management of Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Carcinomas

Siobhan A. Dumbleton
  • Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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21. Mai 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Cholangiocarcinoma is typically unresectable at presentation and is difficult to treat by systemic means. Percutaneous biliary drainage followed by brachytherapy and stent placement can result in dramatic improvement in symptom control and survival.

Keywords:

Brachytherapy - radiotherapy - biliary tract carcinoma