Radiologic hepatobiliary interventions Minimally invasive hepatic intervention is indicated in a wide range of pathologic conditions and can be generally divided into vascular, biliary, and hepatic parenchymal procedures. The objective of this chapter is to provide a broad overview of…
Introduction Percutaneous image-guided needle biopsy (PNB) is the cornerstone for diagnosis and treatment of many diseases involving the liver. Minimally invasive, PNB is an effective outpatient procedure with a low complication rate. The success of PNB requires proper patient selection,…
Malignant bile duct obstruction (MBDO) occurs when tumor within or adjacent to bile ducts impedes the normal passage of bile from the liver to the intestinal tract. Tumors of pancreobiliary origin, such as cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder and pancreas cancer, are…