In a study analyzing data from 724 patients undergoing biliary anastomosis, researchers reported a 5.6% bile leak rate in distal malignant obstruction cases, while the rate increased to 14.6% in proximal malignant cases. Mortality varied significantly between anastomotic failure (26%) and no failure (2.6%). Advanced comorbidities and elevated preoperative bilirubin levels correlated with higher leak rates, although these trends lacked statistical significance. Conservative treatment methods were effective, but surgery was often necessary.
Journal Article by Kokas B, Ulmann L (…) Szücs Á et 3 al. in BMC Surg
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