SUCCESSFUL USE OF AN HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR AS ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY BILE LEAK COMPLICATING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY.

Authors :: Rabine, John
Jones, Michael P.
Source :: American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); Dec1998, Vol. 93 Issue 12, p2602-2603, 2p, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Presents a case report which highlights the potential usefulness of anticholeretic agents in the management of hepatobiliary disorders. Biliary drainage from Jackson-Pratt drain placed in the gallbladder bed; Disruption of enterohepatic circulation; Efficacy of lovastatin.

Subjects :: DISEASES
GALLBLADDER
BILIARY tract
ENTEROHEPATIC circulation
INTESTINAL absorption

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