Endobiliary ablation before stenting in malignant biliary obstruction: the importance of patient selection “about”
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This Letter to the Editor comments on the study by Demirci et al. evaluating percutaneous endobiliary ablation before stenting in malignant biliary obstruction. The letter emphasizes that the lack of improvement in stent patency or overall survival, together with increased complications, should be interpreted in the context of patient selection. Clarification of tumor type, obstruction level, baseline cholangitis, performance status, expected survival, and post-drainage oncologic treatment may improve the clinical applicability of the findings.
Anahtar Kelimeler
- Malignant biliary obstruction
- endobiliary ablation
- radiofrequency ablation
- microwave ablation
- biliary stenting
- patient selection
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Kaynakça
- Demirci M, Arslan M, Alver KH, Aslan HS, Vurğun S. Percutaneous endobiliary ablation (RFA and MWA) prior to stenting: assessing feasibility and outcomes in malignant biliary obstruction. Pam Med J. 2026;19(2):331-340. doi:10.31362/patd.1792711.
- Cui W, Huang JZ, Wang Q, et al. Percutaneous endobiliary radiofrequency ablation and stent placement for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction: a propensity score matching retrospective study. BMC Gastroenterol. 2024;24(1):270. doi:10.1186/s12876-024-03357-x
- de Oliveira Veras M, de Moura DTH, McCarty TR, et al. Intraductal radiofrequency ablation plus biliary stent versus stent alone for malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open. 2024;12(1):E23-E33. doi:10.1055/a-2204-8316
- Yamazaki H, Yamashita Y, Kitano M. Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation for malignant biliary obstruction. Ther Adv Gastroenterol. 2025;18:17562848251387191. doi:10.1177/17562848251387191
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0000-0003-2992-1017
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
10 Temmuz 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
9 Mayıs 2026
Kabul Tarihi
8 Haziran 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3
