Endoscopic management of benign and malignant hilar stricture.
Marcella PimpinelliMichael MakarMichel KahalehPublished in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2022)
Management of hilar strictures pose a significant challenge for endoscopists. Several strategies have been demonstrated in the last decade beyond decompression, however, there remains controversy and minimal consensus in the literature. This review seeks to summarize the current literature and discuss emerging therapies, such as Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).