Hepatobiliary scintigraphy diagnosis and qualitative categorization of bile leaks correlated with interventions and outcomes

Conclusions: Detection of biliary leaks with hepatobiliary scintigraphy in the post-operative or post-traumatic period requires knowledge of the surgical procedure performed, anatomic variation and technique optimization. Evaluation of the causative factors which contribute to the largest biliary leaks and collections as well as subsequent assessment of the most effective interventional and diagnostic techniques to address said leaks, may aid surgeons and clinicians alike in reducing this risk, the timeline to leak resolution and the patient morbidity that follows. CLINICAL RELEVANCE/APPLICATION Establish guidelines for medical versus surgical intervention and correction of suspected biliary leaks with regards to the size of leak and initial inciting factors.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Tags: Gastroenterology Posters Source Type: research