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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2007; 13(16): 2374-2378
Published online Apr 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i16.2374
Table 1 Classification of iatrogenic bile duct injuries (n = 210)
Typen (%)Lengthn (%)Diametern (%)Factorsn (%)
I4 (1.9)< 3 cm63 (30.0)> 3 mm189 (90.0)Ligature3 (1.4)
II3 (1.4)> 3 cm132 (62.9)< 3 mm12 (5.7)Scissors156 (74.3)
III161 (76.7)Unidentified15 (7.1)Unidentified9 (4.3)Diathermy46 (21.4)
IV9 (4.3)Misapplied clips1 (0.05)
V3 (1.4)Unidentified5 (2.4)
VI14 (1.9)
VI25 (2.4)
VI310 (4.8)
Unidentified11 (5.2)