Dr. Ahsun Riaz
Interventional radiologist at Northwestern Medicine with expertise in percutaneous biliary procedures, complications management, and hepatobiliary interventions; featured to discuss techniques for managing biliary drain complications.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
Ep. 628 Techniques for Managing Biliary Drain Complications with Dr. Ahsun Riaz
Dr. Ahsun Riaz, interventional radiologist specializing in percutaneous biliary procedures, shares practical approaches to reduce drain complications. He discusses choosing left versus right access, techniques for non-dilated systems, optimal insertion tools and positioning, strategies for flushing versus capping, and managing dislodgement, leakage, bloody output, and stent decisions.
Sep 26, 2025 • 58min
Ep. 576 Biliary Endoscopy Techniques: Managing Strictures & Drains with Dr. Ahsun Riaz
Dr. Ahsun Riaz, an interventional radiologist at Northwestern University, specializes in hepatobiliary services. In this discussion, he shares insights on managing biliary strictures using innovative techniques like endoscopic evaluation and radiofrequency ablation. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between benign and malignant conditions and outlines practical tips for biliary drain management. Riaz also highlights collaborative approaches to enhance patient care and improve long-term outcomes, ensuring comprehensive follow-up and minimizing drain duration.
