Percutaneous transhepatic drainage is safe and effective in biliary obstruction-A single-center experience of 599 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historically, surgical bilioenteric bypass was the only treatment option for extrahepatic bile duct obstruction, but with technological advancements, percutaneous transhepatic drainage (PTD) and endoscopic solutions were introduced as a less invasive alternative. Endoscopic methods may lead to a decreasing indication of PTD in the future, but today it is still the standard treatment method, especially in hilar obstructions.

Methods

In our retrospective data analysis, we assessed technical success rate, reintervention rate, morbidity, mortality, and the learning curve of patients treated with PTD over 12 years in a tertiary referral center.

Results

599 patients were treated with 615 percutaneous interventions. 94.5% (566/599) technical success rate; 2.7% (16

SUBMITTER: Kokas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601527 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature