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September 5, 2025British journal of surgery

TTP6.09 A Cautionary Tale of Anatomical Variations of the Extrahepatic Biliary System and Their Implications for Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Literature Review

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AEAndrew Chiagozie EkwesianyaBABoluwatife Oladapo AyantundeAAAbraham Ayantunde

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Systematic review highlights prevalence of anatomical variations in the extrahepatic biliary system, suggesting caution during surgical procedures.

Key Points

  • Significant anatomical variations occur in the extrahepatic biliary system, impacting surgical techniques and safety.
  • Cystic duct variations are present in 11.2%, 9.8%, and 7.4% of the population, indicating common anomalies.
  • The systematic review analyzed data from 70 studies, including 17,207 subjects, focusing on variations and their clinical impacts.
  • Recognition of these variations is crucial as non-detection can lead to serious biliovascular complications in surgery.

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Ekwesianya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a432b87ece8dc9553a8https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf166.294
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