Biliary variants and their surgical relevance

Congress:

ECR 2019

Poster Number:

C-3522

Type:

Educational Exhibit

Keywords:

Congenital, Diagnostic procedure, Cholangiography, MR-Cholangiography, MR, Biliary Tract / Gallbladder, Anatomy

Authors:

C. Cannataci¹, S. Degiorgio², V. Carollo³, G. Mamone⁴, R. Miraglia⁵, K. Cortis⁶; ¹ Msida/MT, ²Msida/MT, ³Palermo (PA)/IT, ⁴Palermo, It/IT, ⁵Palermo /IT, ⁶Zebbug/MT

DOI:

10.26044/ecr2019/C-3522

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2019/C-3522

Conclusion

Pre-operative MRI and MRCP is crucial in imaging the biliary tree prior to heptobiliary surgery in order to delineate biliary anatomy and highlight any relevant variants that might directly impact surgical technique and outcomes.