Terblanche et al reported classification criteria for bile duct strictures. The authors are from the University of Cape Town.
Patient selection: bile duct stricture
Parameters:
(1) bile duct-related symptoms
(2) therapy requirements
Bile Duct Related Symptoms
Therapy Requirements
Grade
none
1
occasional
2
often or constant
medical or endoscopic
3
surgery
4
where:
• In Grade 4 surgery may be necessary for severe stricture, obstructing stones, or disease-related tumor.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
