If a patient is contraindication to perform the ERCP, but the hepatobiliary contrast images is required, the alternative invasive procedure called ..... can be done. Different from ERCP, the contrast media injected using a needle directly through the skin $rightarrow$ liver $rightarrow$ biliary ducts, under the guidance of ultrasound or fluoroscopy.

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If a patient is contraindication to perform the ERCP, but the hepatobiliary contrast images is required, the alternative invasive procedure called ____ can be done. Different from ERCP, the contrast media injected using a needle directly through the skin

A	ERCP
B	OTC
C	T-Tube cholangiography
D	PTC

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Structural abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine may be relative contraindications for ERCP. Examples are acquired conditions such as esophageal stricture, paraesophageal herniation, esophageal diverticulum, gastric volvulus, gastric outlet obstruction, and small-bowel obstruction.

Detailed explanation-2: -During an ERCP, the doctor uses a special narrow, flexible tube (endoscope) that has a video camera. While the child is asleep, the tube is placed through the child’s mouth into the upper digestive system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water-soluble iodine-based contrast media (CM) is in-jected into the biliary and the pancreatic ducts during the performance of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopan-creatography (ERCP).

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