EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation is a safe alternative for patients with branch-duct IPMNs showing worrisome features who cannot undergo surgery.
- Technical success was 100% in 62 procedures, with 98% achieving local control.
- Adverse events occurred in 27%, primarily mild abdominal pain; no deaths reported.
This procedure effectively prevents cancer progression in patients unsuitable for traditional surgery.
- Notably, 17% of lesions completely disappeared, and 86% reduced in size during follow-up averaging 4.1 years.
Journal Article by Barras J, Lorenzo D (…) Barthet M et 2 al. in Gastrointest Endosc
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