title: Use of amplatzer vascular plug to treat a biliary cutaneous fistula.
abstract: Several substances have been used in an attempt to sclerose biliary ducts associated with persistent biliary-cutaneous fistula (BCF). The AMPLATZER Vascular Plug (AVP; AGA Medical, USA) system is a recently developed endovascular occlusion device, introduced as an alternative to permanent embolic materials (metallic coils or acrylic glue), in the occlusion of large and medium-calibre arteries and veins. We report a successful use of the AVP to embolize BCF, developed after the removal of an internal-external biliary drainage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Unisubria, Varese 21100, Italy.
authors.forename: Anna Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ierardi
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fontana
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mangini
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Piacentino
authors.forename: Eugenio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cocozza
authors.forename: Emila
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Frankowska
authors.forename: Chiara
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Floridi
authors.forename: Gianpaolo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Carrafiello
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002758:Cholangiography; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055989:Septal Occluder Device
keywords: Biliary cutaneous fistula; Biliary drainage complications; Vascular Plug
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