A multimodal approach in coil embolization of a bile leak following cholecystectomy.
Bile leak is a well-known complication of cholecystectomy. Endoscopic drainage and decompression of the biliary system including temporary insertion of a biliary stent is generally considered the treatment of choice. We report the successful obliteration of a bile leak using fibered platinum coils placed under fluoroscopic guidance after stent treatment had failed.
Schelhammer
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Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany. frank.schellhammer@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
Dahl
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Heintges
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Fürst
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004384:Duodenoscopy; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy