Abstract
Biliary complications after orthotopic liver transplants are a continuing cause
of morbidity and mortality. Biliary stones and sludge are less well known
complications of hepatic transplantation, although they have long been
recognized. Recently we experienced two cases of biliary stones developed after
liver transplantation. One 32-year-old male, who frequently admitted due to
recurrent cholangitis, was treated with percutaneous transhepatic biliary
drainage and choledochojejunostomy with cholecystectomy. The other 58-year-old
male, who had stones in commone bile duct, was treated by endoscopic
manipulation. They are in good condition without recurrent bile duct stones or
its accompanying complications. Although stones and sludge are relatively
infrequent after liver transplantation, surgical or interventional radiologic
treatments are usually performed for treatment.