Serosal onlay repair of common duct stricture

Repair of experimental stricture of the common bile duct was carried out by applying a patch of jejunal serosa to the reopened common bile duct. The method was successful in restoring patency of the biliary system. Liver function test results returned to normal limits postoperatively and deposition of periportal fibrous tissue did not progress. Histologic examination of the serosal patch repairs demonstrated regeneration of normal biliary epithelium over the serosa.