Palliative Interventions in Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

Abstract

Patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma have poor prognosis and often experience severe tumor-related symptoms. Malignant biliary obstruction and cancer pain are common complications associated with advanced cholangiocarcinoma. We review percutaneous palliative interventions that can improve quality of life for these patients.

Keywords

biliary obstruction - cancer pain - palliative intervention - ablation

Publication History

Received: 22 April 2024

Accepted: 09 May 2024

Article published online:
27 June 2024

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