Use of a snugging ligature for securing a cholangiogram catheter into the cystic duct.
1985
W G Case
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008026
Ligation
Application of a ligature to tie a vessel or strangulate a part.
Ligature,Ligations,Ligatures
D002404
Catheterization
Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.
Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D002758
Cholangiography
An imaging test of the BILIARY TRACT in which a contrast dye (RADIOPAQUE MEDIA) is injected into the BILE DUCT and x-ray pictures are taken.
Cholangiographies
D003549
Cystic Duct
The duct that is connected to the GALLBLADDER and allows the emptying of bile into the COMMON BILE DUCT.
Cystic Ducts,Duct, Cystic,Ducts, Cystic
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man