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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage: direct approach under fluoroscopic control
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|January 1, 1976
Summary
A new direct percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage technique uses fluoroscopy for accurate needle placement in bile ducts. This method aids in managing jaundice preoperatively and advanced cancer palliation with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Hepatobiliary Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Jaundice is often caused by biliary obstruction, requiring effective drainage for patient management.
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) is an established diagnostic tool for biliary tree visualization.
- Accurate and safe biliary drainage is crucial for both curative and palliative care.