Significance of the cystic node in preventing major bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a technical marker.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2003
Abstract
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with an increase in biliary injuries, particularly in acute inflammatory conditions. The cystic lymph node enlarges in most cases of acute cholecystitis. Staying lateral to the node avoids major bile duct injury during dissection of the cystic duct and cystic artery. An enlarged cystic node can thus be used as an endpoint in the dissection of the Calot triangle.
Volume
13
Issue
5
First Page
321
Last Page
323
ISSN
1092-6429
Published In/Presented At
Kunasani, R., & Kohli, H. (2003). Significance of the cystic node in preventing major bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a technical marker. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A, 13(5), 321–323. https://doi.org/10.1089/109264203769681718
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
14617391
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article