Authors: Suraj J Amonkar HansUlrich Laasch Juan W Valle
Publish Date: 2007/12/07
Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 439-443
Abstract
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography PTC is a wellestablished technique for assessing and treating obstructive jaundice Plastic and selfexpanding metal stents can be deployed as an alternative when ERCP is not feasible or hilar strictures require an antegrade approach Complication rates of percutaneous procedures are low and are usually related to bile leakage or hemorrhage pneumoperitoneum following PTC is rare and is usually taken to indicate bowel perforation We describe two cases of pneumoperitoneum without peritonitis following PTC and stenting both of which resolved spontaneously with conservative management The literature is reviewed and possible causes discussed
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