Removal of a trapped endoscopic catheter from the gallbladder via percutaneous transhepatic cholecystostomy: technical innovation.
BACKGROUND
Percutaneous cholecystostomy is used for a variety of clinical problems.


METHODS
Percutaneous cholecystostomy was utilized in a novel setting to resolve a problematic endoscopic situation.


METHODS
Percutaneous cholecystostomy permitted successful removal of a broken and trapped endoscopic biliary catheter, in addition to helping treat cholecystitis.


CONCLUSIONS
Another valuable use of percutaneous cholecystostomy is demonstrated, as well as emphasizing the importance of the interplay between endoscopists and interventional radiologists.
Stay
Rourke M
RM
Department of Radiology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
vanSonnenberg
Eric
E
Goodacre
Brian W
BW
Ozkan
Orhan S
OS
Wittich
Gerhard R
GR
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D041761:Cholecystolithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D002767:Cholecystostomy / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020878:Device Removal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans