Laser Ablation of a Biliary Duct for Treatment of a Persistent Biliary–Cutaneous Fistula

Eicher, Chad A.; Adelson, Anthony B.; Himmelberg, Jeffrey; Chintalapudi, Udaya

doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2007.09.015

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“…Eicher et al (3) described a successful laser ablation of a bile duct in continuity with the remainder of the biliary tree, which contributed to a persistent BCF.…”

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Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula

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Several substances have been used in an attempt to sclerose biliary ducts associated with persistent biliary-cutaneous fistula (BCF). The AMPLATZER Vascular Plug (AVP; AGA Medical, USA) system is a recently developed endovascular occlusion device, introduced as an alternative to permanent embolic materials (metallic coils or acrylic glue), in the occlusion of large and medium-calibre arteries and veins. We report a successful use of the AVP to embolize BCF, developed after the removal of an internal-external biliary drainage.

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“…Eicher et al (3) described a successful laser ablation of a bile duct in continuity with the remainder of the biliary tree, which contributed to a persistent BCF.…”

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“…The majority of reports describing obliteration with fibrin, acetic acid, ethanol or N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (NBCA) injection, involved isolated bile ducts without communication to the biliary tree (1-3). …”

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Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula

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“…Many interventional and surgical treatment approaches can be used when such complications are observed. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] In daily practice, materials such as coils, liquid embolics, and vascular plugs may be used to close the biliary tract. One study demonstrated the efficacy of using a gelatin sponge to close the tract in patients with biliary drainage caused by benign or malignant diseases using a slightly different technique.…”

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Use of gelatin sponge to seal the biliary tract after percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with liver transplants

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2023

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Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is commonly used in the treatment of malign and benign biliary pathologies. Certain complications after PTBD may occur, such as biliary fistula, biliary leakage, bilioma, and hematoma. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using a sterile gelatin sponge to seal the biliary tract after PTBD in patients with liver transplants to prevent complications. A total of 131 biliary drainages were introduced in 97 patients, and a sterile gelatin sponge was used to seal the biliary tract after removal of the biliary drainage catheter. The patients were immediately examined for complications using ultrasound and then followed up clinically unless imaging was required. Five fluid collections within the liver with a diameter <2 cm, consistent with hematoma or bilioma, were resolved spontaneously. No hematoma or bilioma required treatment, and no biliary leakage or fistula was detected. No complications related to the use of the sponge were observed. The use of a sterile gelatin sponge is a safe and effective method for sealing the biliary tract to prevent complications after PTBD in patients with liver transplants.

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Biliary fistulae and strictures

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2017

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Laser Ablation of a Biliary Duct for Treatment of a Persistent Biliary–Cutaneous Fistula

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula

Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula

Use of gelatin sponge to seal the biliary tract after percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with liver transplants

Biliary fistulae and strictures

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