An understanding of the anatomy of the extrahepatic biliary tree is essential in performing biliary tract surgery. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning biliary ductal anatomy?
A. The majority of patients have the “classic” anatomical description
B. The common hepatic duct unites with the cystic duct to form the common bile duct
C. An accessory right hepatic duct occurs in 5% of patients
D. A common channel or “Y” configuration of the distal bile duct and pancreatic ducts occur in approximately 70% of patients
Answer:B
An understanding of the anatomy of the extrahepatic biliary tree is essential in performing biliary tract surgery. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning biliary ductal anatomy?
A. The majority of patients have the “classic” anatomical description B. The common hepatic duct unites with the cystic duct to form the common bile duct C. An accessory right hepatic duct occurs in 5% of patients D. A common channel or “Y” configuration of the distal bile duct and pancreatic ducts occur in approximately 70% of patients