[Common bile duct distomatosis managed by coelioscopic aproach. One case report]

Tunis Med. 2006 Jun;84(6):385-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Biliary distomatosis is caused by a parasitis of trematode family: the fascialo hepatica. It is a rare affection in Tunisia. The diagnostic is often done in the status phase. Adult parasite stay preferentially at biliary ducts, cause obstruction and cholangitis. The authors report a case of biliary treated successfully by laparoscopic procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Cholangiography
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases* / surgery
  • Fasciola hepatica*
  • Fascioliasis* / diagnosis
  • Fascioliasis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Fascioliasis* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Treatment Outcome