An unusual cause of bilioenteric anastomotic dysfunction after iatrogenic bile duct injury

Ann Hepatol. 2006 Apr-Jun;5(2):120-2.

Abstract

Roux en Y hepatojejunostomy is the surgery of choice for bile duct repair. Anastomotical dysfunction after reconstruction has several etiopathologies. Besides technical factors, ischemia of the duct is responsible for late obstruction. Bile colonization with secondary stones and sludge can also be identified as a cause. An unusual cause of anastomotical dysfunction secondary to ascaris biliary infestation after biliary reconstruction is reported herein. The patient had intermittent cholangitis and eosinophilia. At operation, the worm was found obstructing the anastomosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / adverse effects*
  • Ascariasis / complications
  • Ascariasis / surgery*
  • Bile Duct Diseases / parasitology*
  • Bile Duct Diseases / surgery*
  • Bile Ducts / injuries*
  • Bile Ducts / parasitology
  • Bile Ducts / surgery
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunostomy / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged