Leakage tests reduce the frequency of biliary fistulas following hydatid liver cyst surgery

KAYAALP C., AYDIN C., Olmez A., Isik S., YILMAZ S.

CLINICS, vol.66, no.3, pp.421-424, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/s1807-59322011000300010
  • Journal Name: CLINICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.421-424
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.