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Endoscopy 1988; 20(1): 36-37
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018123
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Biliary Pseudocyst. A Rare Consequence of an latrogenic Lesion of the Bile Ducts

F. Fiocca, M. Schietroma, A. De Santis, A. Basoli, F. Zechini, V. Speranza
  • II. Surgical Clinic, VI. Surgical Clinic, University “La Sapienza”, II Surg. Dept., Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A patient with a biliary pseudocyst due to an iatrogenic lesion of the hepatic duct is reported. The pseudocyst caused compression of the bile duct with progressive jaundice. Diagnostic problems and the utility of ERCP and PTC in determining the exact site of the lesion for surgical treatment are reported.

Key words:

ERCP - PTC - Biliary pseudocyst - latrogenic biliary lesions