Open AccessReferral Pattern and Timing of Repair Are Risk Factors for Complications After Reconstructive Surgery for Bile Duct Injury
Author(s) -
Philip R. de Reuver,
I Grossmann,
Olivier R. Busch,
H. Obertop,
Thomas M. van Gulik,
Dirk J. Gouma
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/01.sla.0000252442.91839.44
Subject(s) - medicine , odds ratio , surgery , confidence interval , perioperative , cholecystectomy , reconstructive surgery , referral , family medicine
The aim of the present study was to assess the role of the referral pattern and the timing of the surgical procedure on outcome after reconstructive surgery for bile duct injury (BDI).