Retroperitoneal Biloma Secondary to Operative Common Bile Duct Injury
1991
Case Report of Retroperitoneal Biloma from Bile Duct Injury
Sample size: 1
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Author Information
Author(s): Radoje Colovic, Mirjana Perii-Savic
Primary Institution: Institute of Digestive Diseases, University Clinical Center Medical Faculty Belgrade
Conclusion
The patient successfully recovered from a retroperitoneal biloma caused by an operative injury to the common bile duct.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed a large tender abdominal mass and jaundice after initial surgery.
- Ultrasonography revealed a large encapsulated fluid collection in the retroperitoneum.
- Surgery successfully drained the biloma and repaired the bile duct stricture.
Takeaway
A woman had a problem with bile leaking into her abdomen after surgery, but doctors were able to fix it, and now she's feeling better.
Methodology
The case involved multiple surgeries to address bile leakage and a biliary stricture, including evacuation of the biloma and reconstruction of the bile duct.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old female patient
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