Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(3): 316-319
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985742
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Vascular Complications Associated with Percutaneous Biliary Drainage: A Report of Three Cases

George E. Lynskey1 , Filip Banovac1 , Thomas Chang1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
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Publication Date:
03 September 2007 (online)

ABSTRACT

Percutaneous biliary drainage is a common interventional radiology procedure. It is usually performed in the setting of biliary obstruction, benign or malignant, after endoscopic approach failed or is technically not possible. Percutaneous biliary drainage has a relatively low complication rate, and most complications that occur are usually self-limited. Major complications, however, can occur. In this article, we report three major hemorrhagic complications and their management. They include hemorrhage secondary to fistula formation and pseudoaneurysm formation occurring several days to weeks subsequent to the initial drain placement.

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Filip BanovacM.D. 

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine

3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007