Cholangiographic demonstration of the cholecystohepatic duct of Luschka

Abdom Imaging. 1998 Nov-Dec;23(6):620-1. doi: 10.1007/s002619900416.

Abstract

The cholecystohepatic duct of Luschka is demonstrated. This anomaly directly connects the gallbladder to the bile ducts, draining a portion of the right lobe of the liver. The pertinent embryology is reviewed. When accidentally severed, it may cause a bile leak leading to biloma formation. It should be recognized before surgery to alert the surgeon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bile Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Cholangiography*
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Liver / abnormalities
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatitis / surgery