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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) - Investigations and procedures

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is used to image the biliary tree, particularly the upper part, which is not well outlined by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)

 

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is used to image the biliary tree, particularly the upper part, which is not well outlined by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). For example in obstructive jaundice with obstruction of the upper biliary tree and when malignancy of the biliary tract is suspected or being evaluated. Prior to the procedure the clotting profile is checked and the patient is given prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics.

 

A slim flexible needle is passed into the liver percutaneously and a radio-opaque dye injected. The image can be followed by real-time radiography and still pictures obtained. Complications include haemorrhage, bile leakage, bacteraemia and septicaemia. Emergency surgery may be required.


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