title: Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Complicated by Bilothorax.
abstract: Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a well-established and safe technique for the management of biliary obstructions and leaks. While approach is variable based on operator preference, patient anatomy, and indications; PTBD is commonly performed via a right-sided intercostal route. With a right-sided approach, pleural complications may be encountered. The authors describe a case of a right PTBD complicated by a leak into the pleural space, with the subsequent development of bilothorax.
authors.affiliation: Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Stephanie H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Zangan
keywords: bilothorax; complication; interventional radiology; pleural; transhepatic biliary drainage