Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage
| Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage | |
|---|---|
| Term | Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage |
| Short definition | percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage - (pronounced) (per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us TRANZ-heh-PA-tik koh-lan-jee-oh-DRAY-nij) bile drainage procedure to relieve pressure in the bile ducts caused by a blockage. An x-ray of the liver and bile ducts locates the blockage in bile flow. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage - (pronounced) (per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us TRANZ-heh-PA-tik koh-lan-jee-oh-DRAY-nij) bile drainage procedure to relieve pressure in the bile ducts caused by a blockage. An x-ray of the liver and bile ducts locates the blockage in bile flow. Images taken by ultrasound show the placement of a stent (tube) that remains in the liver. The bile flows through the stent into the small intestine or into a collection bag outside the body. This procedure can relieve jaundice before surgery. Also referred to as percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage and PTCD
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage
- Wikipedia's article - Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage
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