Expectant management of patients with unilateral hepatic duct stricture and liver atrophy. Issue 10 (October 1986)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hadjis, N S; Carr, D; Blenkharn, I; Banks, L; Gibson, R; Blumgart, L H
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 27:Issue 10(1986)
• Page Start: 1223
• Page End: 1227
• Publication Date: 1986-10
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.27.10.1223
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : Three patients with postcholecystectomy unilateral hepatic duct stricture and subsequent liver atrophy were treated conservatively, with a successful outcome of up to three years follow up. A better understanding of the pathophysiological sequelae of segmental hepatic duct obstruction suggests that in such circumstances reconstructive surgery, with its attendant risks, may not invariably be necessary.