Use of Amplatzer Vascular Plug to Treat a Biliary Cutaneous Fistula.
10.3348/kjr.2013.14.5.801
- Author:
Anna Maria IERARDI
1
;
Federico FONTANA
;
Monica MANGINI
;
Filippo PIACENTINO
;
Eugenio COCOZZA
;
Emila FRANKOWSKA
;
Chiara FLORIDI
;
Gianpaolo CARRAFIELLO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Unisubria, Varese 21100, Italy. gcarraf@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Biliary cutaneous fistula;
Vascular Plug;
Biliary drainage complications
- MeSH:
Aged;
Biliary Fistula/radiography/*therapy;
Cholangiography;
Cutaneous Fistula/radiography/*therapy;
Embolization, Therapeutic/*instrumentation;
Female;
Humans;
*Septal Occluder Device
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2013;14(5):801-804
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
