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This study reviewed 10 patients with benign biliary strictures, finding surgical repair via hepaticojejunalanastomosis effective with low morbidity. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) dilations were also utilized for these biliary tract conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

Context:

  • Benign biliary strictures pose significant clinical challenges.
  • Biliary tract injury during cholecystectomy is a common cause.
  • Other causes include Crohn's disease, Mirrizi syndrome, and post-ERCP complications.

Purpose:

  • To retrospectively evaluate treatment outcomes and complications of benign biliary strictures.
  • To compare endoscopic dilation and surgical management.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of hepaticojejunalanastomosis.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed 10 patients treated for benign biliary strictures between 2008 and 2011.
  • Common etiologies included iatrogenic injury post-cholecystectomy, Crohn's disease, Mirrizi syndrome, and post-ERCP procedures.
  • Seven patients underwent surgical repair with hepaticojejunalanastomosis, while three had ERCP-guided dilations.

Impact:

  • Surgical management using hepaticojejunalanastomosis demonstrated 0% peri-operative morbidity in this cohort.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) dilations required an average of two sessions.
  • A single peri-operative death occurred due to massive bleeding secondary to stent decubitus into the hepatic artery.