[Cholangioplasty by using a patch of bovine pericardium in the treatment of stricture of extrahepatic bile duct]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1994 May;32(5):269-70.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

From Sept. 1989 to Jan. 1994, processed fresh bovine pericardium was used for the repairment of stricture of extrahepatic bile duct in 6 cases (7 times). All patients have been followed up for 8 approximately 52 months (average 24 months). One case reoperated on for recurrent jaundice on 26th month postoperation. All cases are alive and in good health, without any clinical symptom.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic / surgery*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials