Proper bile duct flow, rather than radical excision, is the most critical factor determining treatment outcomes of bile duct cysts

Proper bile duct flow, rather than radical excision, is the most critical factor determining treatment outcomes of bile duct cysts

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of the extent of excision and the patent bile duct flow on treatment outcomes of bile duct cysts (BDCs). Methods We retrospectively analyzed the records of 382 patients who received surgery for BDCs from January 2005 to December...

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Main Authors: Hong-Tian Xia, Tao Yang, Yang Liu, Bin Liang, Jing Wang, Jia-Hong Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Bile duct cyst
Biliary-enteric flow
Biliary reconstruction
Biliary flow reestablishment
Total excision
Long-term biliary function
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0862-3

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