Management of a patient with a bile leak from hepatico-jejunostomy performed for bile duct injury
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Bile leak is a known complication following hepatico-jejunostomy performed for bile duct injury. We presented a case history where a leak was successfully managed with an open abdomen which allowed sepsis to settle and facilitate natural healing.
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AJ Thanenthiran, KB Galketiya, MVG Pinto
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