Authors: J H Lee H S Han S K Min H K Lee
Publish Date: 2003/12/29
Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 349-349
Abstract
Biliaryenteric fistula is one of the reasons for converting from laparoscopic cholecystectomy LC to open surgery Here we present three cases of various types of biliaryenteric fistula treated successfully by laparoscopic surgery Two cases were diagnosed preoperatively and the remaining case intraoperatively The first patient had a cholecystoduodenal fistula with a common bile duct stone The second patient had cholecystocolic and choledochoduodenal fistulas with a common bile duct stone and the third patient had a cholecystogastric fistula The fistulas were repaired laparoscopically by intracorporeal suturing or with an endoscopic linear stapling device All the patients had good postoperative courses without any postoperative complication Our experience has shown us that with advances in surgical skills and instruments laparoscopic surgery for biliaryenteric fistula can be adopted as the first treatment choice regardless of the preoperative diagnosis
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