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Hepaticocholecystic duct: A pitfall of cholecystectomy
Author(s) -
Laurenzi Andrea,
Allard MarcAntoine,
Vibert Eric
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1875
Subject(s) - medicine , cholecystectomy , biliary ducts , duct (anatomy) , general surgery , cystic duct , radiology , surgery
Key Clinical Message The anatomical variations of accessory biliary ducts account for up to 2% of the population. The two types of ducts are the: subvescical and hepaticocholecystic. The knowledge of such variations is extremely important during cholecystectomy in order to avoid possible postoperative complications such as biliary injury or choleperitoneum.

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