One important result of lake and reservoir enrichment is increased growth of microscopic floating plants, algae, and the formation of dense mats of larger floating plants such as water hyacinths (Photos 1 and 2) and Nile cabbage.
What is percutaneous biliary drainage? Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage is a procedure where a small, flexible, plastic tube is placed through the skin into the liver in order to drain an obstructed bile duct system. The liver produces bile which aids digestion of fats.
Common bile duct (at the level of the pancreas) The pancreas is also a site of common bile duct injuries, usually as the result of interventional endoscopy. Surgical intervention with drain placement is required if the patient develops a leak.