Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)
Description
A diagnostic procedure to image the hepatic and common bile ducts. Contrast is injected into the liver or bile duct, and the ducts are then x-rayed to find the point of obstruction. It may be helpful in making the diagnosis of gallstones, liver cancer and other conditions. Since there are less invasive ways to image the biliary tree (MRI or CT scan) it is usually only done to drain a blocked a biliary system.
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Common Complications
Infection, or pain. Damage to the liver, intestine, liver blood vessels or bile ducts.
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