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HPB
Volume 22, Issue 4, Pages 578-587Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2019.08.003
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [81770566]
- New Medical Technology Foundation of West China Hospital of Sichuan University [2016-036]
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Background: Biliary reconstruction in ex vivo liver resection followed by autotransplantation (ERAT) for end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE) remains the most challenging step, we present our experience with this complex procedure. Methods: A retrospective data analysis of 55 patients with end-stage HAE underwent ERAT, the biliary reconstruction techniques and short- and long-term outcomes were discussed. Results: All autografts were derived from the left lateral section after extensive ex vivo liver resection, multiple bile ducts were observed in 52 (94.5%) patients, and forty-four (80.0%) cases required ductoplasty. Biliary reconstruction was achieved with duct-to-duct anastomosis in 32 (58.2%) patients, Rouxen-Y hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) in 14 (25.5%) patients, and a combination of the two methods in 9 (16.4%) patients. Twenty (36.4%) patients had multiple anastomoses. Biliary leakage occurred in 8 (14.5%) patients postoperatively. Three (5.5%) patients died of liver failure, cerebral hemorrhage and intraabdominal bleeding. During a median of 31 months followed-up time, 3 (5.5%) patients developed anastomotic stricture, 1 of whom was treated by repeat RYHJ, while the others were managed with stenting. Conclusions: With a well-designed plan and precise anastomosis, complex biliary reconstruction in ERAT can be performed with few biliary complications by a professional team.
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