Leakage tests reduce the frequency of biliary fistulas following hydatid liver cyst surgery
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Biliary fistulas are the most common morbidity (8.2-26%) following hydatid liver surgery. The aim of our study was to reduce the incidence of postoperative biliary fistulas after the suturing of cystobiliary communications by applying a bile leakage test. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000300010 |