Dilatation of biliary tract strictures: a new roentgenologic technique.
Dilatation of bile duct strictures under fluoroscopic control has become feasible in patients with indwelling T-tubes. Utilizing the steerable catheter designed for stone extraction, the technique is modified with addition of balloon catheters and other instruments for dilatation. The new technique is described and our initial experiences in seven patients are presented.
D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D013679:Technology, Radiologic