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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Common hepatic bile duct partial transection: a rare consequence of blunt abdominal trauma. A case report and brief narrative review.

Mohamed Abdelgawad, Luis Fernandez, Diana Wu, Justin Sacks, Amit Mori, Jason Murry, Sally Abdelgawad, Omar Kamel, Faris Mahjoub

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Mohamed AbdelgawadDepartment of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, UT Health East Texas, 11937 US-Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, United States.
Luis FernandezDepartment of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, The University of Texas Health Science Center, UT Health East Texas, 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701, United States.
Diana WuCarle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois, 506 S Mathews Ave, Urbana-Champaign, IL 61801, United States.
Justin SacksDepartment of Radiology, UT Health East Texas, 701 Olympic Plaza Cir, Tyler, TX 75701, United States.
Amit MoriDepartment of Gastroenterology, UT Health East Texas Digestive Disease Center, UT Health East Texas, 700 Olympic Plaza Cir, Tyler, TX 75701, United States.
Jason MurryDivision of Trauma Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, The University of Texas Health Science Center, UT Health East Texas, 11937 US-Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, United States.
Sally AbdelgawadDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, 910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284, United States.
Omar KamelSt. George's University School of Medicine, Old Town Mill, True Blue Street, St. George's, Grenada, West Indies.
Faris MahjoubSchool of Health Sciences, Oakland University, 2200 N Squirrel Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, United States.

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Abstract

Extrahepatic biliary injuries are rare in the settings of blunt abdominal trauma and often have delayed presentation. These findings of an isolated distal common hepatic duct injury secondary to blunt trauma may provide insight into the considerations in the progression of care especially as surgical intervention is not always required. In many cases, adopting a multidisciplinary approach involving interventional radiology and gastroenterology can provide more comprehensive care and lead to better outcomes. We hereby present a rare case and literature review of a common hepatic bile duct partial transection as a consequence of a blunt abdominal trauma. Highlighting the collaborative nature of the approach and emphasizing the potential benefits for patients.

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bile duct injuryblunt abdominal injuryblunt abdominal traumablunt extrahepatic injurycase reportdelayed complicationdelayed traumatic injuryextrahepatic biliary injury

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PMCPMC11881695

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