A Cholecystohepatic Duct

A Cholecystohepatic duct is a rare anatomical anomaly related to the gallbladder where a direct communication exists between the gallbladder and the liver. 

This is in addition to the normal communication between the gallbladder and the bile duct (i.e the cystic duct).

This has major importance during surgery done to remove the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy). 

If it is not identified at surgery and divided it can cause leakage of bile and its collection inside the abdomen after the surgery. 

The consequences for the patient can be disastrous and life threatening.


It is important that every surgeon performing cholecystectomies be aware of the condition and how to suitably handle it when encountered. 

The photographs show one of our patients in whom this anomaly was seen and appropriately treated.


 




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