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Extrahepatic Biliary Tract and Gallbladder

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This chapter discusses the embryologic origin and anatomy of the biliary structures. Explanations regarding biliary anatomy as it pertains to cholecystectomy are provided. The physiology of the biliary tree is discussed, as it applies to the clinical presentation of biliary disease and surgical findings. The general principles of biliary reconstruction and the management of biliary cancer are covered.

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  1. Department of Surgery Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery, Chicago, IL, USA

    Vijay K. Maker MD, FACS, FRCSC (Chairman, Executive Program Director, Professor of Surgery)

  2. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

    Vijay K. Maker MD, FACS, FRCSC (Chairman, Executive Program Director, Professor of Surgery)

  3. Vascular Specialists – Hattiesburg Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS, USA

    Edgar D. Guzman-Arrieta MD, MS, FACS

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Maker, V.K., Guzman-Arrieta, E.D. (2015). Extrahepatic Biliary Tract and Gallbladder. In: Cognitive Pearls in General Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1850-8_17

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