Use of a U tube in the treatment of biliary disease.
This surgical technique has permitted re-entry into the intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary tree for the purpose of dilatation and the manual propulsion of debris through a ductal anastomosis. The method undoubtedly has other applications in the treatment of complicated biliary duct problems.
D000368:Aged; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000601:surgery; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013523:Surgical Equipment