Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8789621 | Surgical Oncology | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
- Intraluminal brachytherapy (ILBT) decreases the need for biliary drain changes.
- Post-ILBT, the median number of drain changes was 0 (range 0-4).
- Post ILBT, the 30-day and 60-day patency rates were 88% and 83% respectively.
- Most patients had a biochemical response; many had their bilirubin normalized.
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Authors
Nhu-Tram A. Nguyen, Emilia Timotin, Robert Hunter, Ranjan K. Sur,