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Semin intervent Radiol 2021; 38(03): 330-339
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731371
Review Article

Gallbladder: Role of Interventional Radiology

Matthew Antalek Jr.
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
,
Ahsun Riaz
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
,
Albert A. Nemcek Jr.
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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Abstract

Percutaneous cholecystostomy is an established procedure for the management of patients with acute cholecystitis and with significant medical comorbidities that would make laparoscopic cholecystectomy excessively risky. In this review, we will explore the role of percutaneous cholecystostomy in the management of acute cholecystitis as well as other applications in the management of biliary pathology. The indications, grading, technical considerations, and postprocedure management in the setting of acute cholecystitis are discussed. In addition, we will discuss the potential role of percutaneous cholecystostomy in the management of gallstones and biliary strictures, in establishing internal biliary drainage, and in a joint setting with other clinicians such as gastroenterologists in the management of complex biliary pathology.

Keywords

percutaneous cholecystostomy - cystic duct stents - gallbladder


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10 August 2021

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