Endoscopy 1985; 17(4): 153-156
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018487
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Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous and Transhepatic Cholecystostomy: A Complementary Procedure to Therapeutic Endoscopy

F. Dunham1, 2 , P. Marliere1 , C. Mortier1 , A. Gulbis1, 2
  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Clinique des Deux Alice, Brussels, Belgium
  • 2Consultants at the Universitary Department of Gastroenterology, Hôpital Civil de Charleroi, Belgium
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

Percutaneous cholecystostomy is an expanding technique since the use of ultrasonography permits a precise puncture of the gall bladder. Cholecystitis is a classical complication of endoscopic maneuvers in the biliary tract or can be associated with obstructive jaundice. Following their results the authors conclude on the usefulness of percutaneous cholecystostomy as a complementary procedure to non-operative management of biliary diseases.

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