In:
Acta Radiologica Short Reports, SAGE Publications, Vol. 3, No. 11 ( 2014-12-01), p. 204798161455640-
Abstract:
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is an ablation technique that is being investigated as a potential treatment of pancreatic cancer. However, many of these patients have a metallic stent in the bile duct, which is recognized as a contraindication for IRE ablation. We report a case in which an IRE ablation in the region of the pancreatic head was performed on a patient with a metallic stent which led to severe complications. After the treatment, the patient suffered from several complications including perforation of the duodenum and transverse colon, and bleeding from a branch of the superior mesenteric artery which eventually lead to her death. Therefore, we believe it is important to be aware of this if an IRE ablation close to a metallic stent is considered .
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2047-9816
DOI:
10.1177/2047981614556409
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2014
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2649745-1
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