Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · May 2009
Long-term outcome of endoscopic therapy in patients with bile duct injury after cholecystectomy.
Bile duct lesions, including leaks and strictures, are immanent complications of open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Endoscopic procedures have gained increasing potential as the treatment of choice in the management of postoperative bile duct injuries. ⋯ Endoscopic treatment of bile duct lesions after cholecystectomy is effective, particularly in patients with peripheral bile duct leakages and bile duct strictures. Therefore, it should be the first-line therapy used in these patients. Although endoscopic management is less successful in patients with central bile duct leakages, an attempt is warranted.
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J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. · May 2009
Editorial CommentBile duct injuries associated with cholecystectomy.