Hemobilia treated by nasobiliary catheterization

Am J Gastroenterol. 1987 Aug;82(8):783-5.

Abstract

Hemobilia results in obstructive jaundice because blood clots may obstruct the bile duct. Decompression relieves jaundice, promotes clot lysis, and may encourage cessation of bleeding. We report a case of hemobilia that followed needle biopsy of the liver and was managed nonoperatively with an endoscopically placed nasobiliary catheter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Hemobilia / etiology
  • Hemobilia / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Nose