American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 143, Issue 1, 73-76
Copyright © 1984 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Obstructed hepatic duct bifurcation: decompression via single percutaneous tract
EM Druy
and
GE Melville
A technique for the percutaneous decompression of the obstructed right and left hepatic ducts using a single percutaneous tract was performed successfully on eight patients with bilateral ductal obstruction of various etiologies. Eliminating a second percutaneous drainage procedure when bilobar biliary decompression is indicated results in decreased morbidity, increased patient acceptance, and effective palliation of centrally obstructing lesions of the biliary tract.