The usefulness of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation before metal stent placement in unresectable malignant hilar obstruction.

Background And Aim: EB-RFA with self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) may improve the stent patency and patient survival in malignant extrahepatic biliary obstruction. However, there are few studies on the role of EB-RFA for malignant hilar obstruction (MHO). This study aimed to assess the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of EB-RFA for MHO.

Association of the FRAIL Scale with Geriatric Syndromes and Health-Related Outcomes in Korean Older Adults.

Background: Owing to the growing older population, appropriate tools are needed for frailty screening in community-dwelling older people. We investigated the association between geriatric conditions and health-related outcomes using the five-item Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, & Loss of Weight (FRAIL) scale in a Korean rural community setting.

Methods: We performed comprehensive geriatric assessments, including the FRAIL scale, in 1,292 community-dwelling people (mean age, 74.