Jaundice from impacted sediment in a T tube: recognition and treatment.
Encrustation of bile sediment in the proximal limb of an indwelling T tube may occlude the luman and cause jaundice. The cholangiographic appearance of this phenomenon is described. Insertion of a torque cable under fluoroscopic control can successfully disimpact the occlusion, restoring patency and relieving the jaundice.
D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007565:Jaundice / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography