Hepaticojejunostomy – Definition of risk factors for postoperative bile leaks

Introduction: Anastomoses between the jejunum and the bile duct are an important component of many surgical procedures; however, the incidence of clinically relevant bile leaks after this procedure has not yet been adequately defined. The objective of this study was to describe the incidence of bile leaks after hepaticojejunostomy and to define factors associated with this risk. Materials and Methods: Between October 2001 and April 2004, a hepaticojejunostomy was performed in 434 patients at our institution. Patient and treatment related data of these patients were documented prospectively. A bile leak was defin…