What does PTBD mean?

What does PTBD mean?

Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a procedure that opens a blocked bile duct. Your bile duct is like a network of pipes that go from your liver to your gallbladder, pancreas, and small intestine (bowel).

What is PTBD radiology?

PTBD is an image-guided procedure which can be performed under fluoroscopy or combined ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. Its indications are varied including both obstructive as well as nonobstructive etiologies. Indications of PTBD for palliation in obstructive jaundice include: Cholangitis.

What causes cholangitis?

What causes cholangitis? In most cases cholangitis is caused by a blocked duct somewhere in your bile duct system. The blockage is most commonly caused by gallstones or sludge impacting the bile ducts. Autoimmune disease such as primary sclerosing cholangitis may affect the system.

What is Hematobilia?

Hemobilia refers to bleeding from and/or into the biliary tract and is an uncommon but important cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

What is a gallbladder drain called?

A biliary drain (also called a biliary stent) is a thin, hollow, flexible tube with several small holes along the sides. A biliary drain is used when too much bile collects in the bile ducts.