Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4297369 | Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Although laparoscopic cholecystectomy has revolutionized the surgical approach to patients with gallbladder disease, it has also brought a marked increase in the incidence of complex and serious bile duct injuries. Many of these major injuries represent a major technical challenge for even the most seasoned hepatobiliary-trained surgeon. Herein, we present a case outlining the algorithmic treatment approach for delayed-presentation complex biliary injury and report on the novel use of small intestinal submucosal biomaterial for surgical site control in the staged repair of a complex biliary injury (Strasberg E4) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Authors
Evan S. M.D., W. Scott M.D., David B.A., N. Joseph M.D.,