The management of a suspected bile duct injury depends on a number of factors, most importantly the mode and timing of presentation. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning a patient presenting with a suspected bile leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A. Laparotomy should be performed immediately
B. Cholangiography should be performed to determine the nature of the injury
C. Operatively-placed drains should be removed to allow the fistula to close
D. The patient should be discharged to home to allow the leak to close spontaneously
Answer:B
The management of a suspected bile duct injury depends on a number of factors, most importantly the mode and timing of presentation. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning a patient presenting with a suspected bile leak after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A. Laparotomy should be performed immediately B. Cholangiography should be performed to determine the nature of the injury C. Operatively-placed drains should be removed to allow the fistula to close D. The patient should be discharged to home to allow the leak to close spontaneously