Publications by authors named "Nikolaos A Machairas"
HPB (Oxford)
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Bile duct injury (BDI) can occur after gallbladder surgery and may lead to the need for liver transplantation (LT), though it's a rare complication with few large studies available.
- A systematic review of seven articles involving 179 patients showed that the main reason for LT was secondary biliary cirrhosis (SBC), with significant 30-day mortality rates and notable long-term survival outcomes.
- Although LT for BDI poses higher short-term risks compared to other conditions, it still offers a potentially effective solution for severe cases.
