Biliary tract interventions

Area of Science:

• Interventional Radiology
• Hepatobiliary Medicine

Background:

• Biliary tract interventions present significant technical challenges.
• Endoscopic procedures have largely replaced percutaneous techniques for biliary evaluation and intervention.
• Patients undergoing percutaneous biliary procedures are often complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current applications of percutaneous transhepatic interventions.
• To highlight their role in the emergency evaluation and management of biliary tract disease.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and clinical practice regarding percutaneous transhepatic biliary interventions.
• Discussion of essential anatomical knowledge and procedural techniques.

Main Results:

• Percutaneous transhepatic interventions are increasingly reserved for complex biliary cases.
• Expertise in biliary anatomy and diverse techniques is crucial for success.

Conclusions:

• Percutaneous transhepatic interventions remain vital for managing complex biliary tract emergencies.
• Familiarity with anatomy and techniques ensures successful intervention in challenging situations.