SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PERCUTANEOUS TRANSHEPATIC BILLIARY DRAINAGE– A STUDY IN EASTERN INDIA

Dr. Surajit Das; Dr. Iman Sinha

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PERCUTANEOUS TRANSHEPATIC BILLIARY DRAINAGE– A STUDY IN EASTERN INDIA

Dr. Surajit Das, Dr. Iman Sinha

Abstract :

Malignant biliary obstruction is often inoperable at presentation and has a poor prognosis. Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage has been widely used for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction as an alternative to major bypass surgery or when endoscopic drainage is not technically feasible. The fundamental objectives of palliative transhepatic biliary drainage are to improve quality of life by relieving jaundice and pruritus, prevent cholangitis, and avert liver failure caused by progressive biliary obstruction. Our present study aimed to evaluate safety and efficacy of percutaneous transhepatic billiary drainage in Eastern Indian population. Following the selection criterias and baseline clinical workup & laboratory investigations, the patients are allowed to undergo the procedure of PTBD. Then evaluations are done regarding reduction in total serum bilirubin level 1 month after procedure and the rate of procedure related complications.