Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
Bile duct opacification by contrast injection through the liver for anatomical visualization.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
When MRI and endoscopy are insufficient.
Procedure
Fine needle through liver into bile ducts, contrast injection. Duration: 20-30 minutes.
Risks
Biliary infection, bleeding, bile leak.
Recovery
Biliary drainage performed simultaneously if needed.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
17 doctors
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne