A simple method for long-term biliary access in large animals.
A simple method to obtain long-term access to the biliary tree in dogs and pigs is presented. In ten dogs and four pigs, a cholecystectomy was performed, the cystic duct isolated, and a catheter inserted into the cut end of the cystic duct. The catheter was connected to a subcutaneous infusion port, producing a closed, internal system to allow long-term access. The catheter placement was successful in three of the pigs and all of the dogs. Thirty-five cholangiograms were obtained in the 13 subjects by accessing the port with a 20 gauge Huber needle and injecting small amounts (4-10 mL) of contrast under fluoroscopic control. Cholangiograms were obtained up to four months after catheter placement without evidence for catheter failure or surgically induced changes in the biliary tree. This model provides a simple, reliable means to obtain serial cholangiograms in a research setting.
Andrews
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JC
Department of Radiology, Upjohn Center for Clinical Pharmacology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109.
Knutsen
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Smith
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Prieskorn
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Crudip
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Klevering
J
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Ensminger
W D
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D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003549:Cystic Duct; D004285:Dogs; D004867:Equipment Design; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013552:Swine
D003287:Contrast Media; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers