title: Iatrogenic biliary injuries: classification, identification, and management.
abstract: Iatrogenic biliary injuries most commonly occur during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Biliary injuries are complex problems requiring a multidisciplinary approach with surgeons, radiologists, and gastroenterologists knowledgeable in hepatobiliary disease. Mismanagement can result in lifelong disability and chronic liver disease. Given the unforgiving nature of the biliary tree, favorable outcome requires a well-thought-out strategy and attention to detail.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
authors.forename: Kenneth J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: McPartland
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pomposelli
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods