Percutaneous cholangiography is a radiological procedure to examine the anatomy of the bile ducts. To put it briefly, it is an X-ray of the bile ducts, both, inside and outside the liver. It is done with the help of a thin contrast dye that helps your radiologist locate and visualise the bile duct problems.
Biliary stenting procedure is an interventional procedure that offers temporary relief from biliary duct obstructions through insertion of stents. These stents are made up of plastic or metal. The length and material of the stent is determined by the length of the strictures. More than one stent can be placed to help treat the blockage.
In a biliary drainage procedure, a catheter is placed directly into the bile ducts of the liver to drain bile juice directly. This procedure is utilised when excess bile fluid gets collected in the liver as a result of the blockage in the bile ducts. There are different types of biliary drainage procedures, the most common one being Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTCD).
Biliary stone extraction is an endoscopic procedure to detect and remove bile duct stones. Bile duct stones are gallstones that form and get collected inside the gallbladder. There are several measures to extract biliary stone. One of the most common procedures is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Biliary procedures can help in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:
Biliary procedures have various advantages for the patients. Common benefits include:
However, like with any other procedure, biliary interventions also have certain risks associated with it. Common risks include:
Bile leaking into the body can lead to various health problems such as abdominal pain, fever and swelling in the tummy.
When the gallbladder is removed, the bile flows directly from the bile duct into the liver.
