
A PTBD Catheter (Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Catheter) is a medical device used to drain bile from the liver when the bile ducts are blocked.
Features:
Made of flexible, biocompatible material (usually polyurethane)
Inserted through the skin and liver into the bile ducts
Side holes for effective bile drainage
Radiopaque for X-ray guidance
Available in different sizes and lengths
Uses:
Used in cases of biliary obstruction due to tumors, stones, or strictures
Helps relieve jaundice and prevent infection (cholangitis)
Temporary drainage before surgery or stenting
Used under imaging guidance (ultrasound/fluoroscopy)