AI Article Synopsis
- A 73-year-old female patient had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and was found to have a short cystic duct during surgery.
- The case emphasizes the need for thorough preoperative imaging and intraoperative strategies to reduce complications from anatomical variations.
- It also highlights the importance of being vigilant about different biliary anatomy to avoid risks during cholecystectomy procedures.
Article Abstract
This case report describes the intraoperative finding of a short cystic duct in a 73-year-old female patient undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This case highlights the importance of careful preoperative imaging and intraoperative techniques to minimize complications when anatomical variations such as a short cystic duct are present. The report also underscores the necessity of heightened awareness for variations in biliary anatomy, as well as the potential risks they pose during cholecystectomy procedures.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11550113 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71201 | DOI Listing |
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