Publications by authors named "David Melo De Lima"
Gastrointest Endosc
December 2002
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated a new method using an intraductal high-intensity ultrasound probe during ERCP for treating biliary carcinomas, focusing on feasibility and short-term outcomes.
- Ten patients with various types of biliary cancers received this treatment, which involved inserting a flexible catheter and applying ultrasound therapy while under fluoroscopic control.
- Results showed no serious side effects, with some patients experiencing tumor regrowth and others showing significant necrosis, suggesting the method is effective, but long-term results are needed to confirm its potential as a curative treatment.
