Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous and Transhepatic Cholecystostomy: A Complementary Procedure to Therapeutic Endoscopy

Authors:
  • FDF. Dunham
    F. Dunham
  • PMP. Marliere
    P. Marliere
  • CMC. Mortier
    C. Mortier
  • AGA. Gulbis
    A. Gulbis
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Abstract
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.