When is it needed?
- Jaundice from a blocked bile duct when drainage through the mouth (ERCP) is not possible
- Fever with jaundice and chills (cholangitis)
- Bile duct blockage from gallbladder, pancreas or liver tumours
How we treat it at Aarogyavaram
- A fine needle into the bile duct, guided by ultrasound and X-ray
- A thin drainage tube is placed; a stent can be put in the same or a later sitting
Recovery & what to expect
Jaundice and itching usually reduce over days to weeks. The drain is cared for at home or removed after stenting.
Cashless & insurance
Many of these treatments are covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) packages, the UP State Employees cashless scheme and health insurance policies. Aarogyavaram is cashless with 16 insurers and 10 TPAs — our TPA desk confirms your cover at admission. See all cashless partners →
Frequently asked questions
Is PTBD done under general anaesthesia?
It is usually done with local anaesthesia and sedation.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Treatment is decided by the treating doctor after examination. Aarogyavaram does not run OPD consultations; specialists attend to admitted patients and emergencies.