Malfunctioning Plastic Biliary Endoprosthesis: Percutaneous Transhepatic Balloon Pulling Technique. (30th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rossi, Umberto G.; Rigamonti, Paolo; Cariati, Maurizio
• Other Names: Hiwatashi A. Academic Editor.; Komemushi A. Academic Editor.; Lampmann L. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-07-30
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/596480
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : 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.