Biliary Roadblocks: A Case of a Short Cystic Duct in Routine Gallbladder Surgery.

Authors

Ethan Dimock, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Forrest Bohler, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Alise Haddad, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Ibrahim Baida, Corewell Health Resident

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-10-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

This case report describes the intraoperative finding of a short cystic duct in a 73-year-old female patient undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This case highlights the importance of careful preoperative imaging and intraoperative techniques to minimize complications when anatomical variations such as a short cystic duct are present. The report also underscores the necessity of heightened awareness for variations in biliary anatomy, as well as the potential risks they pose during cholecystectomy procedures.

Volume

16

Issue

10

First Page

e71201

Recommended Citation

Dimock E, Bohler F, Haddad A, Baida I. Biliary roadblocks: a case of a short cystic duct in routine gallbladder surgery. Cureus. 2024 Oct 10;16(10):e71201. doi: 10.7759/cureus.71201. PMID: 39525253.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.71201

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39525253