Duct to duct anastomosis in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) patients have been traditionally performed with a t-tube in place for 3 to 6 months. Following removal of the t-tube a high incidence of biliary leakage has been reported.
University Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Unit, Royal Free Hospital, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK.
