Study of Site and Type of Union of Biliary Ducts

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe study of angle of union of biliary ducts is of great importance to the hepatobiliary surgeons. The union of cystic and common hepatic duct can be angular, spiral or parallel. The site of union can be average, high or low. MATERIALS AND METHODSStudy was conducted on 250 specimens (Cadaveric, Autopsy and Foetal) in Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, for 2 years. Site and type of union was observed. RESULTSType 1 or angular union of ducts was most common. Low union of ducts was seen in majority. CONCLUSIONKnowledge of anatomy of biliary ducts is important for hepatobiliary surgeons, as the variations are very common and can cause complications during surgery.