Use of a snugging ligature for securing a cholangiogram catheter into the cystic duct. 1985

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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
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