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Procedure-related adverse events (time interval between first and fifth intervention in each group).
| Adverse events | RFA study group | PDT study group |
|---|---|---|
| Cholangitis | 2 (14%) | 6 (30%) |
| Liver abscess | 1 (7%) | 1 (5%) |
| Sepsis | 1 (7%) | 1 (5%) |
| Bleeding | 0 | 0 |
| Perforation | 0 | 0 |
| Phototoxic reaction | – | 2 (10%) |
RFA: radiofrequency ablation; PDT: photodynamic therapy.
