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  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA. torresv5@uthscsa.edu

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Redundant bile duct (RBD) is a rare complication after liver transplantation. Endoscopic management with biliary stenting is a reasonable initial approach, achieving success in 78.9% of patients.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Surgery

Background:

  • Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) can lead to biliary tract complications (BTC).
  • Redundant bile duct (RBD), characterized by a looped bile duct, is a rare post-OLT finding.
  • Cholestatic liver biomarkers often indicate suspected BTC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the endoscopic outcomes for patients with post-Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) diagnosed with a redundant bile duct (RBD).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of OLT patients undergoing ERCP for suspected BTC.
  • RBD defined as a looped bile duct on cholangiogram with cholestasis.
  • Exclusion criteria included T-tube, strictures, leaks, stones, and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.
  • Therapy involved biliary stenting and/or sphincterotomy.

Main Results:

  • 1.6% (21/1282) of OLT patients had RBD, presenting with cholestasis.
  • 19/21 patients underwent endoscopic therapy; 15/19 (78.9%) were successfully managed with biliary stenting.
  • Average 3.4 ERCP sessions and 1.1 stents per session were used.
  • Endoscopic complications included pancreatitis (3%) and bleeding (20% post-sphincterotomy).
  • 73% of successfully treated patients maintained resolved cholestasis at 1-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Redundant bile duct (RBD) is a rare but recognized complication following liver transplantation.
  • Endoscopic management, particularly biliary stenting, offers a viable initial treatment strategy for RBD.
  • While surgical options exist, endoscopy provides a less invasive approach for this post-OLT complication.