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Persistent biliary leaks, whether iatrogenic or secondary to malignancy, often present a difficult management problem. Recent reports have suggested a role for covered metallic stents in this context. We describe the successful use of a covered stent to seal a persistent biliary leak following radiofrequency ablation of colorectal liver metastases.
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Thompson, P., Hare, C. & Lees, W. Bile Duct Disruption Following Radiofrequency Ablation: Successful Repair Using a Covered Stent. CVIR 27, 383–385 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-003-0220-9
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