Biliary stenting - lower CBD cholangiocarcinoma

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai , 24 Sep 2010
Diagnosis almost certain
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This case illustrates a fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous insertion of a biliary stent to overpass a cholangiocarcinoma stricture.   

  • +<p>This case illustrates a fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous insertion of a <a title="biliary stenting" href="/articles/percutaneous-transhepatic-biliary-drainage">biliary stent</a> to overpass a <a title="Cholangiocarcinoma" href="/articles/cholangiocarcinoma">cholangiocarcinoma</a> stricture.   </p>
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Baloon Plasty of the stent
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Cholangiogram - through pig tail
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Catheter in duodenum
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Long 8F sheath in position
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