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an ERCP ( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography). d to consider a PTC (Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram) nserting a small, flexible, plastic tube through the skin into the liver a temporary drain and bag, for bile to drain into until a stent can be

hieve effective bile drainage and flow.

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Potential side effects of Interventional Radiology

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