| Literature DB >> 29249860 |
Amy R Deipolyi1, Anne M Covey1.
Abstract
The optimal palliative intervention for malignant biliary obstruction is internal drainage by placement of a metallic stent. For patients with hilar biliary obstruction or low bile duct obstruction in whom endoscopy is not feasible, a percutaneous transhepatic approach in interventional radiology is preferred. This article reviews the rationale for this approach, periprocedural management, and techniques to optimize stent patency.Entities:
Keywords: bile duct obstruction; biliary drainage; biliary obstruction; interventional radiology; stent
Year: 2017 PMID: 29249860 PMCID: PMC5730437 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608827
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513