Effects of an Omaha System-based follow-up regimen on self-care and quality of life in gastrointestinal surgery patients
Ying-Dong Li,
Na Qu,
Jie Yang
et al.
Abstract:Postcholecystectomy bile duct injury (BDI) remains a devastating iatrogenic complication that adversely impacts the quality of life with high healthcare costs. Despite a decrease in the incidence of laparoscopic cholecystectomy-related BDI, the absolute number remains high as cholecystectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure. Open Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy with meticulous surgical technique remains the gold standard surgical procedure with excellent long-term results in most patients. As with many… Show more
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