Duct of Luschka leak: A postoperative complication of cholecystectomy.

Authors :: Van Wieren A
Haseeb A
Source :: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants [JAAPA] 2024 Nov 01; Vol. 37 (11), pp. 1-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 29.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Abstract: Bile leakage is a serious early postoperative complication of cholecystectomy. A leak in the duct of Luschka, though rare, can cause significant patient morbidity after a cholecystectomy. Early recognition of this uncommon complication allows for early therapeutic intervention.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 American Academy of Physician Associates.)

Subjects :: Humans
Cholecystectomy adverse effects
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic adverse effects
Female
Male
Anastomotic Leak etiology
Anastomotic Leak surgery
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1547-1896
Volume :: 37
Issue :: 11
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 39469942
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000050