Delayed, recurrent bile leak from isolated right posterior sectoral duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An unusual presentation

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Jul 18;10(7):e6032. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6032. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Bile leak after cholecystectomy is associated with significant comorbidity. Biliary duct variant anatomy can complicate identification and management. We report a very rare presentation of recurrent delayed bile leaks years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy secondary to missed right posterior sectoral bile duct injury. Surgical intervention was required after the failure of conservative management.

Keywords: bile leak; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; sectoral duct.

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