🟡 When cancer blocks the bile ducts, there is jaundice — causing:
- Yellow skin & eyes
- Constant itching
- Dark urine & pale stools
- Weakness & fatigue
Beyond discomfort, jaundice can even delay life-saving cancer treatments.
💡 The PTBD Solution
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) is a safe, minimally invasive procedure where:
- A thin tube is gently placed through the liver into the blocked bile duct.
- Bile flows again, relief returns.
- Sometimes, a stent (self-expandable metallic stent) keeps the duct open longer.
🌈 What PTBD Does for Patients
✅ Clears jaundice quickly
✅ Relieves itching & discomfort
✅ Restores liver function
✅ Makes chemotherapy possible again
✅ Boosts comfort & quality of life
✨ Why It Matters
PTBD is more than just a tube —
It’s relief, dignity, and a brighter tomorrow.
💛 With PTBD, patients can:
👉 Do routine activity
👉 Better life quality
👉 Move forward in their cancer journey
