Biliary reconstruction by using a long stent

Radiat Med. 1988 Sep-Oct;6(5):216-8.

Abstract

The possibility of biliary reconstruction in a patient with advanced cholangiocarcinoma is discussed. The technique involves internal-internal drainage from both sides of the hepatic lobes using a stiff guidewire under ultrasound guidance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Bile Duct / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenoma, Bile Duct / therapy*
  • Aged
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic*
  • Cholangiography
  • Drainage / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation / instrumentation*
  • Prostheses and Implants