title: Current management of biliary leaks.
abstract: Biliary leak is a troubling complication that arises after a broad range of interventions on the gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver as well as after liver trauma. Fortunately, most biliary leaks are minor. Advances in imaging and minimally invasive interventional techniques have facilitated nonoperative treatment in most cases. The specific clinical scenario dictates diagnosis and treatment of a biliary leak. Prompt diagnosis and treatment lead to optimal clinical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Zyromski
authors.forename: Keith D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Lillemoe
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000293:injuries; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic; D015607:Stents