A case of mistaken identity: bile duct masquerading as gallbladder

• Published in: Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2023; no. 1; p. rjad001
• Main Authors: Jolly, Samantha, Kundu, Nikhil, Rathnayake, Suraj
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.01.2023

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure, with potential for significant morbidity. The incidence of bile duct injuries has increased with the advent of laparoscopy, occurring in up to 1% of cases. Risk of injury increases with aberrant anatomy, acute inflammation and fibrosis. Pr...