Biliary ductal variations and its clinical implications: a cadaveric study

Authors

  • Priyanka Parmar Department of Anatomy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Suresh Kanta Rathee Department of Anatomy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • SK Dhattarwal Department of Forensic Medicine, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Sanjay Marwah Department of Surgery, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172989

Keywords:

Accessory, Biliary, Hepatic

Abstract

Background: Biliary ductal region being frequently abnormal has been the subject of research since long time for anatomists, surgeons and radiologists as well.

Methods: The present study was carried out in the department of Anatomy at PGIMS, Rohtak on 50 specimens of liver taken unblock with associated structures.

Results: Accessory hepatic and accessory cystic ducts were observed in 4% cases each.  2% cases exhibited abnormal low fusion of cystic duct with common hepatic duct.

Conclusions: These anomalies may add to postoperative complications if ignored. Present study is a step in the direction of creating awareness about these variations among the clinicians.

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2017-06-24

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Parmar, P., Rathee, S. K., Dhattarwal, S., & Marwah, S. (2017). Biliary ductal variations and its clinical implications: a cadaveric study. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 5(7), 3071–3075. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172989

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