Endoscopic treatment options for cholangiocarcinoma. (April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hou, Linda Ann; Van Dam, Jacques
• Is Part Of: Hepatic oncology. Volume 1:Number 2(2014)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2014-04
• Subjects: Liver -- Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.99436005
• DOI: 10.2217/hep.13.16
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0923

Abstract

SUMMARY Cholangiocarcinomas are often locally advanced or have metastasized, and at the time of diagnosis individuals often have a poor prognosis. Endoscopic treatment options traditionally include biliary decompression via stenting to allow for systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with self-expanding metal biliary stents being preferred. Recent developments in locoregional therapy delivered endoscopically, such as photodynamic therapy and radiofrequency abalation, have shown promising results in improving patient survival.