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Semin intervent Radiol 2021; 38(03): 364-372
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731375
Review Article

Complications of Percutaneous Biliary Procedures

Heather Molina
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
,
Maye M. Chan
2   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
,
Robert J. Lewandowski
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
,
Ahmed Gabr
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
,
Ahsun Riaz
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Abstract

Percutaneous biliary and gallbladder drainage is routinely performed by interventional radiology. These pathologies and techniques are well described in the literature and in this issue. The purpose of this review is to focus on the recognition and management of complications. Percutaneous biliary drains can have a variety of complications which can range from minor skin issues to more serious and complex bleeding issues. Advancements in imaging and techniques improve the safety profile of percutaneous biliary and gallbladder interventions.

Keywords

biliary interventions - percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography - biliary drains


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Article published online:
10 August 2021

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