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Table 2 Outcome of procedures in two groups

From: The safety and efficacy of percutaneous intraductal radiofrequency ablation in unresectable malignant biliary obstruction: A single-institution experience

Outcome

Number (%)

Mild bleeding

23(46)

Moderate bleeding

4(8)

Mild pain

18(36)

Moderate or severe pain

4(8)

Bile infection

16(32)

Acute pancreatitis

0

Recurrent obstruction

 

 Tumor ingrowth

6(12)

 Tumor overgrowth

8(16)

 Stent migration

1(2)

 New stricture

3(6)

 Unkown

1(2)