Long-term survival after intraluminal brachytherapy for inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a case report

World J Gastroenterol. 2005 May 28;11(20):3161-4. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i20.3161.

Abstract

Surgical resection with a tumor-free margin is the only curative treatment for hilar cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor). However, over half of the patients present late with unresectable tumors. Radiotherapy using external beam irradiation or intraluminal brachytherapy (ILBT) has been used to treat unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma with satisfactory outcome. We reported a patient with unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma surviving more than 6 years after combined external beam irradiation and ILBT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic*
  • Brachytherapy*
  • Cholangiocarcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis