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Role of Interventional Radiology in Children with Biliary and Gallbladder Diseases

Anel Yakupovich1, Shankar Rajeswaran2, Jared Green2

  • 1Department of Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|August 16, 2021
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Pediatric biliary diseases present unique challenges. Interventional radiology offers vital diagnostic and treatment options for these conditions in children, differing from adult approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Biliary and gallbladder diseases in children pose distinct diagnostic and therapeutic hurdles.
  • Standard adult surgical and endoscopic biliary treatments can be complex and high-risk in pediatric patients.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is often necessary for effective pediatric biliary disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review biliary conditions in infants and children.
  • To highlight the crucial role of interventional radiology in diagnosing and managing pediatric biliary diseases.
  • To emphasize the differences in interventional techniques between pediatric and adult patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pediatric biliary diseases.
  • Analysis of interventional radiology techniques applicable to pediatric biliary conditions.
  • Comparison of pediatric versus adult interventional approaches.

Main Results:

  • Interventional radiology provides essential diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for pediatric biliary diseases.
  • Specific techniques and considerations are unique to the pediatric population.
  • Minimally invasive approaches can mitigate risks associated with traditional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Interventional radiology is integral to the modern management of pediatric biliary and gallbladder diseases.
  • Understanding anatomical variations and disease-specific challenges is key.
  • Tailored interventional strategies offer improved outcomes for children.

Keywords:
pediatric populationpercutaneous cholecystostomypercutaneous transhepatic cholangiography

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