title: Malfunctioning plastic biliary endoprosthesis: percutaneous transhepatic balloon pulling technique.
abstract: Percutaneous transhepatic removal techniques for malfunctioning plastic biliary endoprosthesis are considered safe and efficient second-line strategies, when endoscopic procedures are not feasible. We describe the percutaneous transhepatic balloon pulling technique in a patient with an unresectable malignant hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
authors: Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Radiology and Interventional Radiology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Via Pio II, 3, 20153 Milano, Italy.
authors: Umberto G
authors: UG
authors: Rossi
authors: Paolo
authors: P
authors: Rigamonti
authors: Maurizio
authors: M
authors: Cariati
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