Comprehensive classification of anatomical variants of the main biliary ducts
Boris V. Janssen, Stijn van Laarhoven, M Elshaer, Haibo Cai, Raaj Praseedom, T Wang, S -S Liau
Abstract
This systematic review provides the most comprehensive overview of intrahepatic biliary anatomical variants to date. Additionally, it proposes a clinically focused, prevalence-based classification system based on meta-analysis of a large pooled dataset whilst incorporating the merits of previous classification systems.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBiliary ductsRadiologyGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsLiver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment