This document provides information on the diagnosis and management of biliary tract injuries. It begins with an overview of biliary anatomy and classifications of injuries. Key points include:
- Biliary injuries can occur during cholecystectomy and liver transplantation. Common mechanisms involve misidentifying structures and thermal or mechanical damage.
- Injuries are classified using systems like Bismuth and Strasberg to determine severity and guide treatment.
- Diagnosis may involve intraoperative identification of bile leaks or postoperative imaging like MRCP or ERCP. Transhepatic cholangiography provides the best view of anatomy.
- Treatment depends on injury type but may include drainage, stenting, resection, or bilioenter