Diminished Survival in Patients with Bile Leak and Ductal Injury: Management Strategy and Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.12.023
Abstract: BACKGROUND The increased incidence of bile duct injuries (BDIs) after the adoption of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been well documented. However, the longitudinal impact of bile leaks and BDIs on survival and healthcare use have not… read more here.
Keywords: management; bile leaks; bile leak; patients bile ... See more keywords
Intraoperative cholangiogram to delineate caudate biliary anatomy in donor hepatectomy: Are we shooting for trouble?
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DOI: 10.1111/tri.13321
Abstract: We read with interest the article by Makki et al[1], in which they have analysed the caudate lobe biliary anatomy in 500 living liver donors and stressed its importance in reducing post-operative bile leaks. A… read more here.
Keywords: anatomy; biliary anatomy; liver transplantation; bile leaks ... See more keywords