Several substances have been used in an attempt to sclerose biliary ducts associated with persistent biliary-cutaneous fistula (BCF). The AMPLATZER Vascular Plug (AVP; AGA Medical, USA) system is a recently developed endovascular occlusion device, introduced as an alternative to permanent embolic materials (metallic coils or acrylic glue), in the occlusion of large and medium-calibre arteries and veins. We report a successful use of the AVP to embolize BCF, developed after the removal of an internal-external biliary drainage.
Aged ; Biliary Fistula/radiography/*therapy ; Cholangiography ; Cutaneous Fistula/radiography/*therapy ; Embolization, Therapeutic/*instrumentation ; Female ; Humans ; *Septal Occluder Device