A Multimodal Approach in Coil Embolization of a Bile Leak Following Cholecystectomy

Journal Article · Fri Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2007 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-006-0090-Z· OSTI ID:21090961

Dahl, S vom ^[1]; Heintges, T ^[2]; Fuerst, G ^[3]

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1. St. Franziskus Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine (Germany)
2. University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectiology (Germany)
3. University Hospital, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology (Germany)

Bile leak is a well-known complication of cholecystectomy. Endoscopic drainage and decompression of the biliary system including temporary insertion of a biliary stent is generally considered the treatment of choice. We report the successful obliteration of a bile leak using fibered platinum coils placed under fluoroscopic guidance after stent treatment had failed.

• OSTI ID: 21090961
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 30, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-006-0090-z; Copyright (c) 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BILE
BILIARY TRACT
DRAINAGE
PLATINUM