1.Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula.
Anna Maria IERARDI ; Federico FONTANA ; Monica MANGINI ; Filippo PIACENTINO ; Eugenio COCOZZA ; Emila FRANKOWSKA ; Chiara FLORIDI ; Gianpaolo CARRAFIELLO
Korean Journal of Radiology 2013;14(5):801-804
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
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Biliary Fistula/radiography/*therapy
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Cholangiography
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Cutaneous Fistula/radiography/*therapy
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Embolization, Therapeutic/*instrumentation
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Female
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Humans
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*Septal Occluder Device