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Percutaneous cholangiography in infants
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|June 1, 1978
Insights
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is a feasible technique for infants with obstructive jaundice. The procedure was successful in half of the infants studied with normal-size bile ducts.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Obstructive jaundice in infants presents diagnostic challenges.
- Bile duct imaging is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and utility of percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) in infants.
- To assess PTC in infants with obstructive jaundice and normal-sized bile ducts.
Main Methods:
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography was attempted in eight infants.
- Infants had normal-sized bile ducts, a common finding in certain pediatric conditions.
Main Results:
- The procedure was technically successful in four out of the eight infants (50% success rate).
- The technique was demonstrated to be feasible in the pediatric age group.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is a viable option for investigating obstructive jaundice in infants.
- This interventional radiology technique can be beneficial when standard cholangiography methods are insufficient.
Abstract:
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography was attempted in eight infants with normal-size bile ducts and was successful in four. The technique described is feasible in the infant age group, and is useful in the infant with obstructive jaundice.