Anatomical Variations of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts: An MRI Study.

IF 1.5 Q3 GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
International Journal of Hepatology Pub Date : 2024-10-19 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1155/2024/3877814
Kigundu Yason, Kirum Gonzaga Gonza, Okello Michael, Buwembo William, Ian Munabi, Kawooya Michael
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Abstract

Background: The anatomy of the biliary tree is complex with anatomical variations which can be found in ~50% of the patients. Purpose: Existing research on these variations primarily stems from studies in developed countries, with uncertain applicability to the Ugandan population due to noted ethnic differences in incidence rates. Objective: The study was aimed at describing the anatomical variations of the gallbladder and bile ducts. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at Kampala MRI Centre from January 2017 to December 2022 analyzed MRCP images and reports from 231 patients to document gallbladder and bile duct variations. Results: 53.2% of patients exhibited typical cystic duct anatomy, and 51% had Type 1 variations in intrahepatic ducts. Importantly, the study identified a significant correlation between age and common bile duct diameter. Conclusion: The findings showed various anatomical variations that were slightly higher in the study population than those reported in the literature. This study emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive knowledge to enhance surgical safety, minimize iatrogenic trauma, and improve the accuracy of diagnostic imaging and hepatobiliary procedures.

胆囊和胆管的解剖变异:核磁共振成像研究。
背景:胆道树的解剖结构复杂,约有 50% 的患者存在解剖变异。目的:有关这些变异的现有研究主要源自发达国家的研究,由于在发病率方面存在明显的种族差异,因此无法确定这些研究是否适用于乌干达人口。研究目的本研究旨在描述胆囊和胆管的解剖变异。研究方法这项回顾性横断面研究于 2017 年 1 月至 2022 年 12 月在坎帕拉磁共振成像中心进行,分析了 231 名患者的 MRCP 图像和报告,以记录胆囊和胆管的变异。结果:53.2%的患者表现出典型的胆囊管解剖结构,51%的患者肝内胆管存在1型变异。重要的是,研究发现年龄与胆总管直径之间存在显著相关性。结论研究结果显示,研究人群中的各种解剖变异略高于文献报道。本研究强调了对全面知识的迫切需要,以提高手术安全性,最大限度地减少先天性创伤,并提高诊断成像和肝胆手术的准确性。
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International Journal of Hepatology
International Journal of Hepatology GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY-
CiteScore
3.80
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11
审稿时长
15 weeks
期刊介绍: International Journal of Hepatology is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to the medical, surgical, pathological, biochemical, and physiological aspects of hepatology, as well as the management of disorders affecting the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.
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