Obstructive jaundice as a long-term complication in a patient with liver transplantation

Abstract

Obstructive jaundice related to stricture and stone in cystic duct was found in a patient 6 years after liver transplantation and cholecystojejunostomy. Complications with biliary drainage following liver transplantation are discussed. In the presence of dilated ducts seen by ultrasound, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography performed immediately can lead to surgical correction, thus preventing failure of the liver transplant.

Noninvasive Evaluation of Complications of Orthotopic Liver Transplantation

“…Obstruction to the flow of bile can present as either an acute or a long-term complication of liver transplantation. 8 Sonographic examination of the biliary tree is the primary study of choice for three reasons: accuracy, ease of imaging, and cost effectiveness. When duct obstruction is suspected, the overall accuracy of US in making the diagnosis is better than 80%.…”