Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary obstruction caused by cancer in adults. This involves using heat energy both to clear blockage in the bile ducts before inserting stents and to clear blocked stents.
Next review: May 2021
Guidance development process
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Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance
This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedure guidance on endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation for treating biliary obstruction caused by cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic adenocarcinoma (IPG464).