Biloma Post-Cholecystectomy: A Prudent “Wait-and-See” Approach
Mehdi Bourakkadi Idrissi,
Dkhissi Younes
Abstract:Bile duct injury (BDI) is a well-known complication of cholecystectomy and can lead to the formation of a variety of complications, including biloma. Once diagnosed, the appropriate treatment depends on the severity of the condition and can range from minimally invasive procedures to more invasive procedures. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman who exhibited postoperative bile leakage after a cholecystectomy and a CT scan revealed a left hepatic subcapsular biloma. The patient was managed conservatively … Show more
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