An uncommon complication of liver biopsy: obstructive jaundice from blood clots

Ann Ital Chir. 2005 Nov-Dec;76(6):579-81.

Abstract

Introduction: The AA. report on a case of one young woman who developed obstructive jaundice induced by hemobilia after percutaneous liver biopsy, successfully treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) METHODS: An endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed with extraction of the clots

Observations: Four weeks after ERCP the patient was healthy and asymptomatic, valuated as outpatient

Conclusions: The role of ERCP in managing biliary sequelae of hemobilia is well established: biliary decompression is required if and intrabiliary lot causes obstructive jaundice and/or biliary colic. ERCP is feasible and leads to relief of symptoms in most cases, without the need of surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / etiology*
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Thrombosis / complications*
  • Thrombosis / etiology