Therapeutic access to the biliary system is generally limited to endoscopic or percutaneous
approaches. A variety of percutaneous transhepatic biliary interventions are applicable for …

Cholangiocellular carcinoma is the most frequent malignant neoplasm originating from the
epithelium of intra-or extrahepatic bile ducts. In the past decades, the incidence of …

Background We determined the minimum threshold (Tmin) of annual facility case volume to
optimize outcomes for patients with resected perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. Methods We …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of dual-time point 18 F-FDG PET/CT
imaging in the primary diagnosis and staging of hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA). Methods …

Malignant biliary obstruction is commonly caused by gall bladder carcinoma,
cholangiocarcinoma and metastatic nodes. Percutaneous interventions play an important …

Cholangiocarcinoma, a tumor of biliary epithelium, is increasing in incidence. The imaging
appearance, behavior, and treatment of cholangiocarcinoma differ according to its location …

The use of liver magnetic resonance imaging is increasing thanks to its multiparametric
sequences that allow a better tissue characterization, and the use of hepatobiliary contrast …

Purpose To assess the feasibility and safety of percutaneous intraductal radiofrequency
ablation (RFA) for unresectable Bismuth types III and IV hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Results …

Extrahepatic biliary tract and gallbladder neoplastic lesions are relatively rare and hence are
often underrepresented in the general clinical recommendations for the routine use of …

Cholangiocarcinomas (CC) are rare tumors which usually present late and are often difficult
to diagnose and treat. CCs are categorized as intrahepatic, hilar, or extrahepatic …