58
Participants
Start Date
December 31, 2012
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2013
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2013
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation with the HabibTM EndoHBP catheter uses bipolar electrical energy for tissue coagulation and can be applied without any special patient preparation in the context of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) examination to treat malignant biliary strictures.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
ERCP is used to guide the RFA-catheter under radiological control to the location of the malignant stricture.
HabibTM EndoHPB catheter
"Used to apply radiofrequency energy to the malignant biliary stricture (see also intervention endoscopic radiofrequency ablation)"
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vienna
Medical University of Vienna
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