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Digestive Disease Interventions 2024; 08(03): 191-197
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1785687
Review Article

Percutaneous Biliary Endoscopy: History, Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

Manisha Naganatanahalli
1   Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Deven Desai
2   Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Abraham Levitin
3   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Sasan Partovi
3   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Justin Guan 
3   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio
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Abstract

Percutaneous biliary endoscopy (PBE), also known as cholangioscopy, represents a significant advancement in the field of interventional radiology. This technique offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery or peroral approaches for a range of biliary diseases, including stone clearance, biliary stricture/mass evaluation, and biopsies, making it particularly valuable in the management of complex biliary pathologies. It is especially significant for patients with anatomical variations or high surgical risk, where traditional approaches like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or surgical options, are not feasible. This article delves into the evolution, indications, technical nuances, and clinical outcomes of PBE, integrating comprehensive data from extensive research.

Keywords

percutaneous cholangioscopy - percutaneous biliary endoscopy - choledochoscopy - cholecystoscopy - interventional radiology endoscopy


Publication History

Received: 21 February 2024

Accepted: 18 March 2024

Article published online:
29 April 2024

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