Changing patterns of traumatic bile duct injuries: a review of forty years experience

Table 1 Types of primary operations in 61 cases of traumaticbiliary strictures (Group A, 1963/1986, South-West Hospital Series)

Types of operation	Cases
Cholecystectomy	39
Cholecystectomy + choledochostomy	10
Gastrectomy (B-II )	7
Hepatic injury -Rt lobectomy	1
Suture + gauze packing	2
Suture + choledochostomy	1
Suture + repair of duodenum	1
Total cases	61

**29 of the 61cases were recognized by the operator during the primary operation