| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8833680 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
The 0.22% incidence of BDIs observed in California is lower than reported in the first decade after the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Bile leaks are 2.3 times more common than BDIs. Patients with a bile leak or BDI have diminished survival. Surgical repair of a BDI leads to enhanced survival and reduced cumulative cost compared with endoscopic management.
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Authors
Zhi Ven MD, MPH, Henry A. MD, FACS, Steven M. MD, FACS, Andrew P. MD, MPH, Jason K. MD, FACS, Mark A. MD, MBA, FACS, Keith D. MD, FACS, David C. PhD, MPH, MBA, California Cholecystectomy Group California Cholecystectomy Group,