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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
Abstract The author reports his experiences with a technique which is extremely helpful not only in distinguishing between intra- and extrahepatic cholestasis but also in establishing preoperatively the aetiology of the jaundice, in this way helping the surgeon to choose the best surgical procedure. The technique employed,
Ayhan I. Ozdemir, Joseph R. Lancaster
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The Usefulness of Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangioscopy for Identifying Malignancies in Distal Commom Bile Duct Strictures [PDF]
The diagnostic accuracy of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) was compared to that of three radiologic modalities in distal common bile duct (CBD) strictures for the evaluation of clinical application. Ninety-five patients who underwent PTCS
Bhutani+32 more
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Ultrasound and X-ray-cholangiography diagnostic of Mirizzi syndrome
Objective: to improve the results of preoperative diagnosis of Mirizzi syndrome.Material and methods. Under our supervision for 2006–2015 we had 23 patients with the Mirizzi syndrome.
O. I. Okhotnikov, M. V. Yakovleva
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Objective To study changes in T lymphocyte subsets, cytokines, and liver enzymes in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) before and after external biliary drainage (percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography drainage, PTCD) and internal ...
Jianli An+6 more
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Background. Biliary complications occur in 6% to 34% of liver transplant recipients, for which endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has become widely accepted as the first-line therapy. We evaluated long-term outcome of biliary complications in
Jesper Rönning, MD+4 more
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Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
Summary Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography has been performed by introducing contrast material through a polyethylene catheter into the liver. This catheter may be left in situ after the cholangiogram, permitting biliary drainage and so reducing the risk of biliary peritonitis.
Zuheir Mujahed+3 more
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Endoscopic sphincterotomy - The basics
Endoscopic sphincterotomy refers to the incision of the terminal portion of the biliary or pancreatic ducts by a variety of techniques, depending on anatomic circumstances, goals and risks.
DS Zimmon
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Bilioptysis – Two Case Reports of Broncho Biliary Fistula
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is a tract between the biliary system and bronchial tree with the presence of bile in the bronchus and the sputum. They are rare but serious complications.
Pugazhendhi Thangavelu+2 more
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EUS-Guided Antegrade Transhepatic Placement of a Self-Expandable Metal Stent in Hepatico-Jejunal Anastomosis [PDF]
Context To demonstrate an EUS-guided biliary drainage in patient with gastrointestinal tract modified surgically. Case report An EUS guided access to the left intra hepatic duct, followed by an antegrade passage of a partially self-expandable metal ...
Artifon, Everson L A+8 more
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The rendezvous technique, combining percutaneous and endoscopic procedures, is a safe and effective method to achieve biliary cannulation if an endoscopic approach fails. The two procedures in this technique can be carried out simultaneously or in stages.
Chiao-Hsiung Chuang+2 more
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