Direct bile duct visualization during the preparation of split livers.
The split-liver technique is an important means to alleviating donor shortage. Its development is, at least in part, hindered by the risk of biliary complications, particularly when splitting is performed ex situ. We present a simple technique aimed at improving the identification of the biliary anatomy at the hilar level and the safety of the procedure.
Balzan
Silvio
S
Hepatobiliary Service and Department of Digestive Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France.
Farges
Olivier
O
Sommacale
Daniele
D
Dondero
Federica
F
Plasse
Maryléne
M
Belghiti
Jacques
J
D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004210:Dissection; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D008751:Methylene Blue
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