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High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor

Posted On: 05-28-2015
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor

What is High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor?

During high dose rate brachytherapy for hepatic duct tumor, highly radioactive material is delivered into or around a tumor in order to eradicate or shrink it. This procedure does not require a hospital stay in between treatments.

Also Known As:

  • Hepatic duct surgery
  • Shrink hepatic duct tumor
  • Cancer surgery
  • Brachytherapy
  • Temporary high dose rate brachytherapy for hepatic duct tumor
  • Internal radiotherapy for hepatic duct tumor
  • Internal radiation therapy for hepatic duct tumor

Conditions Treated with High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor:

High dose rate brachytherapy for hepatic duct tumor maybe be performed in cases of an unresectable hepatic duct tumor, also known as a Klatskin tumor or Hilar cholangiocarcinoma.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor:

Chemotherapy is a non-surgical alternative to high dose rate brachytherapy for hepatic duct tumor. Surgical alternatives include resection of hepatic duct tumor, liver transplant, stereotactic body radiation therapy and photodynamic therapy.

Potential Complications from High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Hepatic Duct Tumor:

Possible risks following high dose rate brachytherapy for hepatic duct tumor include burns, swelling, tenderness, infection and radiation toxicity. It is also possible for the cancer to recur.

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