Why the study?
What are the technical success rates and complications associated with percutaneous biliary drainage?
Population
200 consecutive percutaneous biliary drainage procedures in patients requiring biliary drainage
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports percutaneous biliary drainage feasibility in select cases; leaves open need for prospective validation of complication rates.
What are the technical success rates and complications associated with percutaneous biliary drainage?
Percutaneous biliary drainage has a high technical success rate (94%) but is associated with significant acute and delayed complications requiring careful management.
Mueller et al. (1982) studied this question.
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