Semin intervent Radiol 2006; 23(3): 249-257
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-948764
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Percutaneous Management of Biliary Emergencies

Kent T. Sato1
  • 1Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Publication Date:
16 August 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Most biliary emergencies can be classified as either infectious or obstructive. Infectious complications include acute cholecystitis and cholangitis. Many of these can be treated either surgically or endoscopically, but in some instances, less-invasive percutaneous techniques can be utilized to successfully treat these conditions. Obstructive complications, especially in the setting of liver transplant, can be serious if not treated quickly. Percutaneous drainage is sometimes the only acceptable treatment alternative for these patients.

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