Is primary closure of common bile duct a rational method after choledocholithotomy, in a low resource setting?

Abstract

Aims-Background Biliary obstruction, which is the interruption of bile flow from the liver to the small intestine, can occur at any level within the biliary system, Choledocholithiasis being one of the commonest causes. One of the surgical approaches to this condition is open choledocholithotomy and drainage. The aims of this study were to compare the outcomes after primary closure of common bile duct with T-tube insertion after choledocholithotomy. The objectives were to describe the demographic profile, to evaluate days of hospital stay, complications, incidence of retained stones and cost factor associated with procedure.