Abstract
Varicose veins may occur along the course of the common bile duct in patients with extrahepatic obstruction of the portal vein. These may cause partial biliary obstruction or excessive bleeding during biliary surgery. The cholangiographic appearance of choledochal varices is described.
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Williams, S.M., Burnett, D.A. & Mazer, M.J. Radiographic demonstration of common bile duct varices. Gastrointest Radiol 7, 69–70 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887610
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887610