Bile duct disruption following radiofrequency ablation: successful repair using a covered stent.
Persistent biliary leaks, whether iatrogenic or secondary to malignancy, often present a difficult management problem. Recent reports have suggested a role for covered metallic stents in this context. We describe the successful use of a covered stent to seal a persistent biliary leak following radiofrequency ablation of colorectal liver metastases.
Thompson
Philip M
PM
Department of Radiology, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 8AA, UK.
Hare
Christopher M B
CM
Lees
William R
WR
D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000293:injuries*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation; D005030:Ethylenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D005030:Ethylenes; C036216:ethylene