Repair of cholecystectomy-related bile duct injuries can run 4.5 to 26.0 times the cost of the uncomplicated procedure and carries a significant mortality rate. Intraoperative recognition of such an injury with immediate conversion to an open procedure for definitive repair can result in significant cost savings and relates directly to a decreased morbidity, mortality, length of hospitalization, and number of outpatient care days.

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Hemodialysis catheters placed by radiologists do not have a higher rate of complications or failure than catheters placed by surgeons.

The PTD is safe and effective for treating thrombosed hemodialysis access grafts. The technical and long-term success rates are similar to those of PSPMT; procedure times are shorter.

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