How it works
Under ultrasound and X-ray guidance, a thin tube is passed through the skin into the bile duct to drain the bile. In some patients a stent is placed to keep the duct open.
Related procedures
Percutaneous cholecystostomy
Drainage of an infected gallbladder in patients who are not fit for surgery.
Recovery
A short hospital stay is usual. You will be shown how to care for the drainage tube.
Where to get this treatment: Dr. Roy consults at ILS Hospital, Dum Dum and at several other hospitals in Kolkata. See consultation locations and timings, or book an appointment.
This page is for general information only. Suitability for any procedure is decided after consultation and scans.