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Rare bile leak from left triangular ligament.

Monali Shah¹, Mihir M Shah², David A Kooby³

¹Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Moultrie, Georgia, USA.

BMJ Case Reports

|April 13, 2021

Summary

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Variations in the biliary system can complicate abdominal surgeries like total gastrectomy. Surgeons should carefully assess for aberrant bile ducts and consider ligating the left triangular ligament to prevent bile leaks.

Keywords:

gastrointestinal surgery general surgery surgical oncology

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Area of Science:

Surgical anatomy
Gastrointestinal surgery
Biliary system variations

Background:

Biliary system variations can complicate abdominal operations.
Bile leak is a rare but serious complication following total gastrectomy.
Mobilization of the liver's left lobe requires careful surgical technique.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the surgical challenges posed by biliary system variations.
To emphasize the importance of preoperative assessment for aberrant anatomy.
To provide recommendations for preventing postoperative bile leaks.

Main Methods:

Review of surgical considerations for biliary system variations.
Emphasis on preoperative imaging for aberrant bile ducts.
Surgical techniques to mitigate bile leak risk.

Main Results:

Aberrant bile ducts, particularly in the left triangular ligament, pose a risk.
Preoperative identification of aberrant anatomy is crucial.
Ligation or suturing of the left triangular ligament can reduce bile leak risk.

Conclusions:

Thorough preoperative assessment for biliary variations is essential.
Careful surgical technique, including potential ligation of the left triangular ligament, can prevent bile leaks.
Inspection of the left lateral liver segment is recommended upon completion of surgery.