What is a biliary catheter?
Biliary catheter provides drainage from conventional bile ducts of the liver. It can empty into an external collection bag or intestine, depending on why the patient needs the device. The time during which the patient can wear a biliary catheter may vary and visit regular checks to monitor its location and function when using it. These ensure that the devices still work properly and provide the opportunity to identify the complications early in order to be treated in time. Patients are soothed and administered by pain, but remain upwards. The physician uses instructions to find the liver, insert the device and the location. After the progress, patients spend some time in recovery who are monitored before the discharge.
When the device is worn externally, patients must take some special measures. In addition to rinse of the billiard catheter, it must regularly change the drainage bag to prevent blockage with sterile physiological solution. AlsoIt must be careful when maintaining a clean and dry site, which requires avoiding whirlpools, baths and other wet environments. Regular changes in the bag should be made before the bag is completely full to prevent accidents.
In the case of a long -term location of the biliary catheter, it may be necessary to replace the tube every two to three months. The tube replacement is less invasive than the original location procedure. The physician can determine when the replacement is necessary and perform it as an outpatient procedure. During the inspections, it is important to communicate clearly to ensure that doctors' providers are aware of any biliary catheter problems, as these can make sure that the device should be replaced or removed.
The potential complications of the biliary catheter may include blocking and infection. If the device is blocked, the patient may develop an internal infection that can cause fever and chills. INMore catheters can cause skin surface infections that cause redness, raw and irritated skin. Patients may also have problems such as a catheter or device can fall out in some cases. Those who notice the tenderness of the abdomen, fever, change of catheter or discomfort should report them, because it could be indicators that something is not bad.