A Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is a interventional test of the bile ducts. It shows a tube to drain blocked bile ducts. Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
A tube to drain blocked bile ducts.
Obstructive jaundice when ERCP is not possible.
Blood tests for clotting are usually needed; blood thinners may need to be paused only on your doctor's advice. Fasting for a few hours is common.
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
1 to 2 hours. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Interventional
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a ptbd show?
A tube to drain blocked bile ducts.
Why is a ptbd done?
Obstructive jaundice when ERCP is not possible.
How do I prepare for a ptbd?
Blood tests for clotting are usually needed; blood thinners may need to be paused only on your doctor's advice. Fasting for a few hours is common.
Does a ptbd use radiation?
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a ptbd take?
1 to 2 hours
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) किन गरिन्छ?
Obstructive jaundice when ERCP is not possible.
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Blood tests for clotting are usually needed; blood thinners may need to be paused only on your doctor's advice. Fasting for a few hours is common.
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 5 to 10 mSv, similar to about 2 to 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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