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Direct bile duct visualization during the preparation of split livers
Author(s) -
Balzan Silvio,
Farges Olivier,
Sommacale Daniele,
Dondero Federica,
Plasse Maryléne,
Belghiti Jacques
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
liver transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.814
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1527-6473
pISSN - 1527-6465
DOI - 10.1002/lt.20119
Subject(s) - medicine , economic shortage , liver transplantation , bile duct , bile duct diseases , visualization , surgery , transplantation , computer science , artificial intelligence , linguistics , philosophy , government (linguistics)
The split‐liver technique is an important means to alleviating donor shortage. Its development is, at least in part, hindered by the risk of biliary complications, particularly when splitting is performed ex situ . We present a simple technique aimed at improving the identification of the biliary anatomy at the hilar level and the safety of the procedure. (Liver Transpl 2004;10:703–705.)