Evidence-Based Medicine
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 14, 2014; 20(22): 6924-6931
Published online Jun 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i22.6924
Table 1 Strasberg classification of biliary injury
ClassDescription
AInjury to small ducts in continuity with biliary system, with cystic duct leak
BInjury to sectoral duct with consequent obstruction
CInjury to sectoral duct with consequent bile leak from a duct not in continuity with biliary system
DInjury lateral to extrahepatic ducts
E1Stricture located > 2 cm from bile duct confluence
E2Stricture located < 2 cm from bile duct confluence
E3Stricture located at bile duct confluence
E4Stricture involving right and left bile ducts
E5Complete occlusion of all bile ducts