A 37-year-old female presents with obstructive jaundice due to a mid-bile duct stricture four months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following statement(s) are true:
A. Surgical reconstruction is the only option for management of this patient
B. Excellent long-term results can be expected in approximately 80% of patients following surgical biliary reconstruction
C. One year follow-up after successful repair is satisfactory regardless of the method of management
D. Surgical reconstruction offers a better chance of long-term success than either percutaneous or endoscopic dilatation
Answer:B
A 37-year-old female presents with obstructive jaundice due to a mid-bile duct stricture four months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following statement(s) are true:
A. Surgical reconstruction is the only option for management of this patient B. Excellent long-term results can be expected in approximately 80% of patients following surgical biliary reconstruction C. One year follow-up after successful repair is satisfactory regardless of the method of management D. Surgical reconstruction offers a better chance of long-term success than either percutaneous or endoscopic dilatation