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Semin intervent Radiol 2021; 38(03): 348-355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731373
Review Article

Percutaneous Management of Biliary Stones

Nevzat Ozcan 
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Erciyes, Medical Faculty, Gevher Nesibe Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
,
Ahsun Riaz
2   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
,
Guven Kahriman 
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Erciyes, Medical Faculty, Gevher Nesibe Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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Abstract

Bile duct stone disease is the most common causes of nonmalignant bile duct obstructions. The range of common bile duct stone formation in patients with cholecystectomy is 3 to 14.7%. Hepatolithiasis, although endemic in some parts of the world, is a rare disease that is difficult to manage. Endoscopic intervention is accepted as the first-line management of common bile duct stones. However, when the bile duct cannot be cannulated for various reasons, the endoscopic procedure fails. In this circumstance, percutaneous approach is an alternative technique for the nonsurgical treatment of bile duct stones. This article reviews the indications, technique, outcomes, and complications of the percutaneous treatment of bile duct stone disease.

Keywords

choledocholithiasis - bile duct diseases - interventional procedure - percutaneous


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