Laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury: an unusual indication for liver transplantation

Amanda Robertson, Mohamed Rela, J Karani, A. C. Steger, I S Benjamin, Nigel Heaton

Transplant International · 1998 · 48 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

The introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been associated with a rise in the number of reported bile duct injuries (0.3%-0.8%). Significant vascular injuries are rare (0.16%), but may lead to life-threatening complications. We present a case report of a patient undergoing transplantation for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy injury.

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