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01-09-2008 | Technical Note

Microcatheter Use for Difficult Percutaneous Biliary Procedures

Authors: Elias N. Brountzos, Alexis D. Kelekis, Nikolaos Ptohis, Ioanna Kotsioumba, Evangelos Misiakos, George Perros, Athanasios D. Gouliamos

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

Percutaneous biliary drainage procedures in patients with nondilated ducts are demanding, resulting in lower success rates than in patients with bile duct dilatation. Pertinent clinical settings include patients with iatrogenic bile leaks, diffuse cholangiocarcinomas, and sclerosing cholangitis. We describe a method to facilitate these procedures with the combined use of a 2.7-Fr microcatheter and a 0.018–in. hydrophilic wire.

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Title: Microcatheter Use for Difficult Percutaneous Biliary Procedures
Authors: Elias N. Brountzos
Alexis D. Kelekis
Nikolaos Ptohis
Ioanna Kotsioumba
Evangelos Misiakos
George Perros
Athanasios D. Gouliamos
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-008-9314-8

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Microcatheter Use for Difficult Percutaneous Biliary Procedures

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