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A Rare Case of Dual Cystic Ducts

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This case describes a rare dual cystic duct with low medial insertion identified during an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 49-year-old woman. Intraoperative difficulty arose when anatomical variation resulted in difficulty confirming Strasburg's Critical View of Safety (CVS). With the assistance of a cholangiogram and upper gastrointestinal surgical consultation, the patient underwent a dual duct ligation and an uncomplicated cholecystectomy. This case highlights the surgical complexity of cystic duct variants, reinforces the necessity of achieving the CVS, and underscores the role of ongoing surgical education.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.111878

Authors: Heath P Darrant, Mia Langnier, Nestor Sabat, Sheila Fitzgerald

Institutions: UNSW Sydney, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7166889895