Management of iatrogenic bile duct injuries: Multiple logistic regression analysis of predictive factors affecting morbidity and mortality

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Objective: Iatrogenic bile duct injuries remain a challenge for the surgeons to overcome. The predictive factorsaffecting morbidity and mortality are important for determining the best management modality.Material and Methods: The patients who referred to Ege University Faculty of Medicine after laparoscopy associatediatrogenic bile duct injury are grouped according to Strasberg–Bismuth classification system. The type and numberof prior attempts, concomitant complications, and treatment modalities are analyzed using the SPSS version 18(IBM, Chicago, IL, USA). The variables with p<0.10 were considered for univariate analysis and then evaluated forpredictive factors by forward Logistic Regression method using multiple logistic regression analysis.Results: According to the analysis of 105 patients who were referred during 2004–2014, the type and number ofprior attempts are considered predictive factors in sepsis. In multiple logistic regression analysis, abscess formation,concomitant vascular injury, and serum bilirubin level are significantly effective in predicting mortality.Conclusion: The management of iatrogenic bile duct injuries should be carefully planned with a multidisciplinaryapproach. The predictive factors affecting morbidity and mortality are important in determining the best modalityfor managing iatrogenic bile duct injuries. Abscess formation, vascular injury, and serum bilirubin level are the potential risk factors. Therefore, we can strongly recommend immediate assessment of patients for prompt diagnosisand referring to an HPB center, to avoid further injuries.