Image-guided catheter placement through liver into biliary system for drainage
Expansion
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
Purpose
Treats biliary obstruction, cholangitis, bile leaks
Clinical Context
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: ultrasound or computed tomography guided needle puncture dilated bile duct, guidewire and catheter placed. Provides external drainage or internal-external drainage.
Related Terms
- Biliary stent
- Biliary drainage
Key Points
- Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage urgently placed for septic cholangitis; allows drainage and allows time for definitive treatment