percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography 1

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a radiologic technique used to visualize the anatomy of the biliary tract.

  • 1.Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) involves transhepatic insertion of a needle into a bile duct, followed by injection of contrast material to opacify the bile ducts.
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