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Iatrogenic injuries to the extrahepatic biliary tract
A J Richardson1, N Tait, G Muguti
1Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1992
Abstract:
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.