Endoscopic management of postoperative biliary fistula.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) was performed in two patients with persistent bile fistulae after cholecystectomy. Contrast leakage was demonstrated in a leaking cystic duct stump and an aberrant intrahepatic duct. Endoscopic insertion of nasobiliary catheters led to rapid drainage and healing of the biliary fistulae.
Leung
J W
JW
Department of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Chung
S C
SC
Sung
J Y
JY
Metreweli
C
C
D000328:Adult; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans