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Double common bile duct: a case report.

G Paraskevas¹, B Papaziogas, O Ioannidis

¹Department of Anatomy, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. g_paraskevas@yahoo.gr

Acta Chirurgica Belgica

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This study reports a rare case of a double common bile duct (CBD). This anatomical variation, where the CBD splits and rejoins, poses risks during surgery.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Anatomical Variations
Surgical Anatomy

Background:

The common bile duct (CBD) is crucial for bile transport from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum.
Anatomical variations of the biliary system can complicate surgical procedures.
Understanding these variations is essential for preventing iatrogenic injuries.

Observation:

A unique case of a double common bile duct (CBD) was identified.
The CBD bifurcated into main and accessory ducts with parallel courses.
These ducts reunited before draining into the major duodenal papilla.

Findings:

The duplicated CBD presented a significant anatomical anomaly.
The anomaly involved a distinct division and reunion of the CBD.
This variation was observed during the duct's descent towards the duodenum.

Implications:

Duplication of the CBD increases the risk of intraoperative injury.
Misidentification of the accessory duct as the cystic duct can lead to ligation.
Awareness of this anomaly is vital for surgeons to ensure patient safety and prevent complications.