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Complications of hepatolithiasis
Author(s) -
FAN S. T.,
WONG J.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1992.tb00989.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatolithiasis , portal hypertension , cirrhosis , parenchyma , varices , biliary cirrhosis , sepsis , gastroenterology , surgery , hepatectomy , pathology , disease , resection , autoimmune disease
Hepatolithiasis or intrahepatic stone is associated with a variety of complications of which biliary sepsis is one. Left untreated, infection results in formation of micro‐abscesses, portal thrombophlebitis and fistulation into adjacent structures. With repeated infection, biliary strictures and severe destruction of liver parenchyma occur. Biliary cirrhosis, portal hypertension and bleeding varices are the terminal manifestations. Early recognition and proper treatment are essential for the prevention of severe complications and functional deterioration.