J Korean Radiol Soc.  1997 Aug;37(2):305-310.

Efficacy of Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoplasty of the Biliary Stricture, Using a 16F Silastic Catheter, in Patients with Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis

• Kim HJ
• Lee SH
• Moon TY
• Kim BS

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous transhepatic choledochoplasty of the main biliary stricture, using a 16F silastic foley catheter, in patients suffering from recurrent pyogenic cholangitis
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In nine patients who had undergone stenting procedure at the site of the main stricture after the total removal of biliary stones, a 16F silastic catheter was held in position for 1-4 (mean, 2.7) months. Using ultrasonogrophy, we assessed the diameter of the bile duct 5 cm above the main stricture.
RESULTS
During the follow-up period of 1-30 (mean, 18.1) months, the diameter of the bile duct above the main stricture was, in all cases, under 3 mm.
CONCLUSION
In patients with recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, choledochoplasty of the biliary stricture, using a 16F silastic catheter, was therapeutically effective.

Keyword

Bile ducts, interventional procedure; Bile ducts, stenosis or obstruction; Catheters and catheterization

MeSH Terms

Bile Ducts
Catheters*
Cholangitis*
Constriction, Pathologic*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Stents