01-08-2004
Bile Duct Disruption Following Radiofrequency Ablation: Successful Repair Using a Covered Stent
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 4/2004
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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.