Malfunctioning Plastic Biliary Endoprosthesis: Percutaneous Transhepatic Balloon Pulling Technique

Umberto G. Rossi; Paolo Rigamonti; Maurizio Cariati

doi:10.1155/2013/596480

Case Reports in Radiology (Jan 2013)

Malfunctioning Plastic Biliary Endoprosthesis: Percutaneous Transhepatic Balloon Pulling Technique

Umberto G. Rossi,
Paolo Rigamonti,
Maurizio Cariati

Affiliations

Umberto G. Rossi: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II, 3, 20153 Milano, Italy
Paolo Rigamonti: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II, 3, 20153 Milano, Italy
Maurizio Cariati: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II, 3, 20153 Milano, Italy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/596480
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2013

Abstract

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Percutaneous transhepatic removal techniques for malfunctioning plastic biliary endoprosthesis are considered safe and efficient second-line strategies, when endoscopic procedures are not feasible. We describe the percutaneous transhepatic balloon pulling technique in a patient with an unresectable malignant hilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Published in Case Reports in Radiology

ISSN: 2090-6862 (Print); 2090-6870 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
Website: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/crira/

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