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Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences 6/2010

01-06-2010 | Review

Biliary Complications Following Liver Transplantation

Authors: Walid S. Ayoub, Carlos O. Esquivel, Paul Martin

Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences | Issue 6/2010

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Abstract

The aphorism that reconstruction of the biliary anastomosis is the “Achilles heel” of liver transplantation remains valid as biliary complications following liver transplantation remain a major source of morbidity with an incidence of 5–32%. Biliary complications include biliary strictures, biliary leaks, and stones. Biliary strictures can be divided into anastomotic and non-anastomotic. The management of biliary complications previously relied on surgical intervention. However, advances in endoscopic and radiological interventions have resulted in less-invasive options. The management of biliary complications post-liver transplantation requires a multidisciplinary approach and continues to evolve. Biliary complications also reflect the continued expansion of the donor pool with extended, live, and non-heart beating donors.
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Metadata
Title
Biliary Complications Following Liver Transplantation
Authors
Walid S. Ayoub
Carlos O. Esquivel
Paul Martin
Publication date
01-06-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Digestive Diseases and Sciences / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0163-2116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-010-1217-2

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