Imaging and Intervention of Biliary Leaks and Bilomas

Abstract Biliary leaks and bilomas develop due to hepatobiliary surgery, trauma, or locoregional therapy for hepatic malignancies. Though uncommon, they can be a source of abdominal pain, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis. A variety of diagnostic tools and interventional techniques are available to dia...

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Published inDigestive disease interventions Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 014 - 021
Main Authors Vadvala, Harshna V., Arellano, Ronald S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA Thieme Medical Publishers 01.03.2017
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Review Article
cholecystectomy
thermal ablation
radioembolization
biliary leak
biloma
transarterial chemoembolization
percutaneous drainage
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Summary:Abstract Biliary leaks and bilomas develop due to hepatobiliary surgery, trauma, or locoregional therapy for hepatic malignancies. Though uncommon, they can be a source of abdominal pain, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis. A variety of diagnostic tools and interventional techniques are available to diagnose and manage biliary leaks and bilomas. Successful management often requires a multidisciplinary approach between the radiologist, surgeon, and endoscopist.
ISSN:2472-8721
2472-873X
DOI:10.1055/s-0037-1600118