1. A new technique for decompression of the biliary tract.
- Author
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Silk YN, Nava HR, and Douglass HO Jr
- Subjects
- Catheters, Indwelling, Cholestasis etiology, Drainage instrumentation, Humans, Silicone Elastomers, Stents, Biliary Tract Neoplasms complications, Cholestasis surgery, Drainage methods
- Abstract
Using techniques originally developed for roentgenologic placement of much smaller bore catheters, a large bore, thick wall Silastic catheter has been used to decompress and internally drain the right hepatic biliary system, while a more traditional approach was used on the left. By avoiding the trap of standard procedures and retaining the ability to innovate, a good surgeon will be able to work out a satisfactory solution for a difficult problem for the ultimate betterment of the patient and self.
- Published
- 1989