Malignant biliary obstruction complicated by ascites: Closure of the transhepatic tract with cyanoacrylate glue after placement of an endoprosthesis

Journal Article · Thu May 15 00:00:00 EDT 1997 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900144· OSTI ID:21080209

Cekirge, Saruhan; Akhan, Okan; Ozmen, Mustafa; Saatci, Isil; Besim, Aytekin ^[1]

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1. Hacettepe University Hospital, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section, Radiology Department (Turkey)

A new technique using cyanoacrylate glue is suggested for closing the transparenchymal tract following metallic endoprosthesis placement in a patient with malignant biliary obstruction complicated by ascites. With this technique, complications related to bile reflux through the transparenchymal tract would be avoided after transhepatic endoprosthesis placement in patients who have ascites. This technique would also be useful for avoiding bleeding following transhepatic portal venous puncture.

• OSTI ID: 21080209
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 20, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900144; Copyright (c) 1997 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.; Article Copyright (c) 1997 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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