Management of post-cholecystectomy benign bile duct strictures: review.
Indian J Surg 2011;
74:22-8. [PMID:
23372303 DOI:
10.1007/s12262-011-0375-6]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/10/2011] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Cholecystectomy is one of the common surgical procedure performed across the world and bile duct injury is a dreaded complication. The present review addresses the classification of injuries, preoperative preparation and evaluation of these patients and appropriate timing of surgery. A detailed preoperative evaluation combined with a meticulous wide anastomosis by experienced surgeons is the key in achieving long term success. Vascular injuries and its consequences on repair and outcome is also reviewed. Long term results of surgical repair and quality of life in these patients are excellent.
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