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Beyond diagnosis, it allows for drainage of bile to relieve jaundice (PTBD), stone removal, or the placement of stents. 2. Forensic Context: "Preteen Hardcore"
A radiopaque contrast medium is injected directly into a bile duct in the liver through the skin using a specialized needle (often a "Chiba" needle). X-ray images, known as a cholangiogram , are then taken to identify blockages, narrowing, or stones.
It is primarily used when Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has failed or is technically impossible. It is crucial for diagnosing cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, and gallbladder.
In clinical medicine, (also abbreviated as PTC ) is a radiological procedure used to visualize the anatomy of the biliary tract.