Anatomy variant symptomatic of the duplication of the common bile duct type IV

Abstract

Introduction: Duplicity of the common bile duct (DCBD) is an unusual congenital disorder. Case report: An 80-year-old woman with duplication of the common bile duct with retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) who did not resolve the symptoms. Discussion: Our case is a variant of type IV to the classification of DCBD. The MR cholangiography and pre-surgical ERCP allow assessment of the bile ducts, their caliber, and assessment of abnormalities. The treatment before DCBD will depend on the clinic and the type of opening of the CBCA. Conclusions: It is important to perform a pre-surgical study and during surgery with CIO.