Acute cholecystitis, obesity, and steatohepatitis constitute the lethal triad for bile duct injury (BDI) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
ConclusionsThe lethal triad of acute cholecystitis, obesity, and steatohepatitis significantly increases the risk of a BDI. This prognostic measure can help better counsel patients and potentially alter management.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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