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IATROGENIC INJURIES TO THE EXTRAHEPATIC BILIARY TRACT
Author(s) -
Richardson A. J.,
Tait N.,
Muguti G.,
Little J. M.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1992.tb07046.x
Subject(s) - medicine , biliary tract , cholecystectomy , pancreaticoduodenectomy , iatrogenic injury , biliary tract surgical procedures , general surgery , surgery , resection
Iatrogenic injuries to the extrahepatic biliary tract continue to occur and result in significant morbidity. Over the last 10 years, 26 patients have been referred to Westmead Hospital for management of iatrogenic biliary tract injuries. Of these injuries, 22 occurred during cholecystectomy, three during hepatectomy and one during a pancreaticoduodenectomy. The principles of avoidance and repair are discussed. It is concluded that these injuries, although uncommon, continue to occur and that the best treatment results are achieved in specialized hepatobiliary units.