ABSTRACT
Objective To establish an animal model with installation of gastrobiliary duct drainage (GBDD) in the primary suture after exploration of common bile duct, to assess the safety and feasibility of GBDD. Methods Thirty dogs were randomly divided into three groups: control group (n=5), primary suture group (n= 10) and GBDD group (n= 15). Serum TBil levels, bile leakage,and complications were observed and compared. Results No increase in serum TBil level was observed in the control group. However, serum TBil levels were significantly increased in the primary suture group compared to the GBDD group (P＜0. 01). GBDD were all successfully withdrawn at mean (7. 0±1.7) days after the operation. No bile leakage was found in the GBDD group, which was significantly different compared to 5/10 bile leakage cases in primary suture group (P＜0. 05). There were 3/10 cases of bile peritonitis, infection of incisional wound and splitted in the primary suture group, while there were no such complications in the GBDD group (all P＞0.05). Conclusions GBDD is safe and feasible. It can shorten biliary drainage time and prevent occurrence of bile leakage.Therefore, it has unique value in clinical application.