Anastomotic biliary stricture after liver transplantation

I Boškoski, MD, PhD RA Ciurezu, MD I Crisan, MD L Guerriero, MD F Habersetzer, MD M Bouhadjar, D Mutter, MD, PhD, FACS J Marescaux, MD, FACS, Hon FRCS, Hon FJSES, Hon FASA, Hon APSA

I Boškoski, MD, PhD

RA Ciurezu, MD

I Crisan, MD

L Guerriero, MD

F Habersetzer, MD

M Bouhadjar,

D Mutter, MD, PhD, FACS

J Marescaux, MD, FACS, Hon FRCS, Hon FJSES, Hon FASA, Hon APSA

Epublication WebSurg.com, Sep 2017;17(09). URL: http://websurg.com/doi/vd01en5022

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Biliary stricture is the most frequent complication after liver transplantation, and ranges from 5 to 32%. Biliary strictures in transplanted patients can be anastomotic and non-anastomotic. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the first-line treatment modality for anastomotic biliary strictures and in selected cases of non-anastomotic biliary strictures. Anastomotic biliary strictures arise at the site of the choledocho-choledochostomy. ERCP with multiple plastic stent placements is the first-line treatment of anastomotic biliary strictures, with long-term success rates ranging from 90 to 100%. Also covered self-expandable metal stents can be used for dilation of these strictures, but not routinely.