Y-configured metallic stent combined with <sup>125</sup>I seed strands cavity brachytherapy for a patient with type IV Klatskin tumor

Jiao Dechao; Xinwei Han; Wang Yanli; Li Zhen

doi:10.5114/jcb.2016.61704

eISSN: 2081-2841
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Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy

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Case report

Y-configured metallic stent combined with ¹²⁵I seed strands cavity brachytherapy for a patient with type IV Klatskin tumor

Jiao Dechao

,

Xinwei Han

,

Wang Yanli

,

Li Zhen

J Contemp Brachytherapy 2016; 8, 4: 356–360

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jcb.2016.61704

Online publish date: 2016/08/09

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We report a case in an inoperable patient with type IV Klatskin tumor treated by the use of a novel, two piece, Y-configured self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) combined with two ¹²⁵I seed strands via bilateral approach. The placement of the Y-shaped SEMS was successful and resulted in adequate biliary drainage. After 2 months of intraluminal brachytherapy (ILBT), both ¹²⁵I seed strands and temporary drainage catheter were removed after patency of the expanded stents was confirmed by the cholangiogram. This technique was feasible and could be considered for the treatment of patients with Bismuth type IV Klatskin tumors.

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Y-configured metallic stent combined with 125I seed strands cavity brachytherapy for a patient with type IV Klatskin tumor

Jiao Dechao , Xinwei Han , Wang Yanli , Li Zhen

biliary stent, bile duct cancer, brachytherapy, cholangiocarcinoma, Klatskin tumor

Y-configured metallic stent combined with ¹²⁵I seed strands cavity brachytherapy for a patient with type IV Klatskin tumor

Jiao Dechao

,

Xinwei Han

,

Wang Yanli

,

Li Zhen