Bile duct injury following cholecystectomy: delayed referral to a tertiary care center is strongly associated with malpractice litigation.

Francesco ArditoQuirino LaiAlida SavelliSimone GrassiElena PanettieriGennaro ClementeGennaro NuzzoAntonio OlivaFelice Giuliante

Published in: HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (2023)

Litigation rate after BDI was 37%. Delayed referral to tertiary care center was one of the strongest predictors for litigation. Prompt referral to tertiary experienced centers without any attempt at repair may reduce the risk of litigation.

Keyphrases

tertiary care
primary care