Liver transplantation for benign bile duct injury after open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abstract:

Objective: To present our experience in LT after BDI in one of the largest center for bile duct reconstruction after BDI in the world. Methods: This is a retrospective study that analyzed LT secondary to BDI at our institution from 2008 to 2015. Results: 11 patients with diagnosis of end-stage liver disease secondary to BDI were included on the LT waiting list. 6 patients all ready received a LT, 4 still on the waiting list and 1 died waiting for a LT. The 5 patients on the waiting list are 1 man and 4 women with a median age of 33 (range= 23–46) years and a median MELD of 17 (range= 9–40). The 6 patients that received a LT compromise 1 man and 5 women with a median age of 44 (range= 38–50) years. Injury occurred during open cholecystectomy in 3 patients. Lesions included, E3 in 3 cases, E4 in 3 cases. Main symptoms leading to transplantation were recurrent episodes of cholangitis in the 6 patients. The median time …

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2017

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