Hepatobiliary Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the gallbladder located?
A
Right between the right medial lobe and quadrate lobe (of the liver)
2
Q
When performing a cholecystectomy, where do we want to make the ligation?
A
Somewhere along the cystic duct, distal to the hepatic ducts
so bile can still travel from the liver to the duodenum
3
Q
What is a choledochotomy and when is it indicated?
A
Incision into dilated common bile duct
indications: choledocholithiasis, biliary sludge
4
Q
A 12yo sheltie presents for vomiting and on physical exam, has abdominal pain, icterus, and a fever. What’s the most likely diagnosis?
A
Biliary mucocele
5
Q
Why would we perform a cholecystoduodenostomy?
A
Biliary diversion!
(when common bile duct is NOT patent)
