Current status of interventional treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice
Zhu Nianwen
Zheng Ninggang
Yan Kesong
Chai Wenxiao
Abstract：Malignant obstructive jaundice(MOJ)is an obstructive lesion caused by narrowing or occlusion of the biliary tract in different parts caused by malignant tumors:the blockage of the tumor itself,or the compression of biliary tract by swelling of lymph nodes,resulting in jaundice caused by bile drainage disorders.At present,only 20%of patients can undergo radical surgical resection,and the effectiveness of biliary stents,biliary radiofrequency ablation and biliary particle stents for patients with unresectable MOJ has been clinically verified,but there are no standards in the selection of different types of stents,the selection of ablation power and time,the mode of particle distribution and the application of dose.This article reviews the development history,current situation and existing problems of interventional therapy of MOJ.
Keywords：Malignant obstructive jaundiceBiliary stentsBiliary particle stentBiliary radiofrequency ablation
Publication Date：2024-10-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 61-66 )