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 hepatic duct. The connection between the left and right hepatic ducts forms the common hepatic duct, whose function is to drain bile from the liver. This duct is an important part of the biliary duct system, which transports waste from the liver and aids in digestion by releasing bile. Bile is a greenish-brown fluid that helps digest fats. When measured in adults, the common hepatic duct is approximately six to eight centimeters in length.