title: [Transhepatic therapy of tumors of the biliary system].
abstract: The transhepatic percutaneous approach is a supplementary diagnostic and therapeutic method in case of biliary obstruction, in particular when the endoscopic approach fails. The bile ducts are punctured by a thin needle and then drained, followed if desired by insertion of a prosthesis. Although the method is associated with more complications than standard endoscopy, it markedly improves therapeutic possibilities.
authors.affiliation: I. interní klinika 1. LF UK, Praha.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Petrtýl
mesh_terms: D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D001652:Bile Ducts; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D011677:Punctures; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents