Vnitr Lek 1997, 43(3):177-179

[Transhepatic therapy of tumors of the biliary system].

J Petrtýl: I. interní klinika 1. LF UK, Praha.

Klíčová slova: Bile Duct Neoplasms, complications, ; Bile Ducts; Cholestasis, etiology, ; Drainage, methods, ; Humans; Palliative Care; Punctures; Radiography, Interventional; Stents

The transhepatic percutaneous approach is a supplementary diagnostic and therapeutic method in case of biliary obstruction, in particular when the endoscopic approach fails. The bile ducts are punctured by a thin needle and then drained, followed if desired by insertion of a prosthesis. Although the method is associated with more complications than standard endoscopy, it markedly improves therapeutic possibilities.