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What is
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
?Pronunciation: /pərkjuˈteɪniəs transhepatic* cholangiography*/
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
Definition
A procedure to x-ray the hepatic and common bile ducts. A contrasting agent is injected through the skin into the liver or bile duct, and the ducts are then x-rayed to find the point of obstruction. Also called PTC.