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Dilatation of the Proximal Cystic Duct: Is It a Variant to “Type VI” Choledochal Cyst? [PDF]
Choledochal cysts are rare congenital malformations, comprising of dilatation of the biliary tree of different localization. Classically, classification of choledochal cysts describes five variants of the disease.
Christos Kaselas+3 more
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Bile Duct Segmentation Methods Under 3D Slicer Applied to ERCP: Advantages and Disadvantages [PDF]
This article presents an evaluation of biliary tract segmentation methods used for 3D reconstruction, which may be very usefull in various critical interventions, such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), using the 3D Slicer software.
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Evaluation of choledochoduodenal anastomosis in benign biliary obstruction [PDF]
Background/Aim. Choledochoduodenostomy has been reported as an effective treatment of benign biliary obstructions, but associated with a certain percentage of complications, (primarily cholangitis and the “sump” syndrome), as the consequence of ...
Jeremić-Savić Ljiljana+3 more
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The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic and open reoperation for intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones patients with previous biliary tract surgical procedures.
Ying-Yu Liu+3 more
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Endoscopic Biliary Drainage in Surgically Altered Anatomy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered the preferred method for managing biliary obstructions. However, the prevalence of surgically modified anatomies often poses challenges, making the standard side-viewing duodenoscope ...
Marco Spadaccini+15 more
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The effect and therapeutic compliance of adjuvant therapy in patients with cholangiocarcinoma after R0 resection: a retrospective study [PDF]
Background This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes between surveillance and adjuvant therapy (AT) groups after R0 resection for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).
Han Taek Jeong+4 more
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TRUE LEFT SIDED GALL BLADDER: A SURGICAL SURPRISE
INTRODUCTION: Left sided gallbladder is a rare anomaly & several variants exist. The condition cannot be diagnosed pre-operatively by most of the radiological modalities and it can take the operating surgeon, by surprise.
Khalid Obaid Alanazai+3 more
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Imaging follow-up after liver transplantation [PDF]
Liver transplantation (LT) represents the best treatment for end-stage chronic liver disease, acute liver failure and early stages of hepatocellular carcinoma.
ANZIDEI, MICHELE+7 more
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Surgical management of cystic dilatation bile ducts in adults
BACKGROUND: The cystic dilatation of the biliary tract is a rare disease and uncertain origin. It is recognized more frequently in children; however, its incidence comes increasing in adults, representing 20% of the cases.
Olival Cirilo Lucena da FONSECA-NETO+2 more
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Comparative evaluation of three laparoscopic cholecystectomy techniques in rabbit’s model
Purpose: The aim of this randomized study was to compare the complications and perioperative outcome of three different techniques of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Changes in the liver function test after LC techniques were investigated.
Monica Carolina Nery Wittmaack+9 more
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