Bismuth described the types of biliary duct strictures that may occur after cholecystectomy.
Location of Stricture
Additional Features
Type
common bile duct
stump >= 2 cm (low)
1
stump < 2 cm (proximal)
2
hilar confluence patent with no residual common bile duct
left and right hepatic ducts communicate
3
hilar confluence obstructed with no communication to the common bile duct
left and right hepatic ducts do not communicate
4
aberrant right sectoral hepatic duct
with or without stricture of the common bile duct
5
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Specialty: Gastroenterology, Surgery, general
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