Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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Biliary ductal variations and its clinical implications: a cadaveric study

Int J Res Med Sci. 2017;5(7):3071-3075.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172989

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Abstract

Background Biliary ductal region being frequently abnormal has been the subject of research since long time for anatomists, surgeons and radiologists as well.

Methods The present study was carried out in the department of Anatomy at PGIMS, Rohtak on 50 specimens of liver taken unblock with associated structures.

Results Accessory hepatic and accessory cystic ducts were observed in 4% cases each.  2% cases exhibited abnormal low fusion of cystic duct with common hepatic duct.

Conclusions These anomalies may add to postoperative complications if ignored. Present study is a step in the direction of creating awareness about these variations among the clinicians.

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  1. Department of Anatomy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  2. Department of Forensic Medicine, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  3. Department of Surgery, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India

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