Longmire classification was published in 1973. It divides extrahepatic biliary system into three sections with respect to spread, surgical approach and symptoms caused by primary tumours.
Upper third | right and left hepatic duct, bifurcation, common hepatic duct |
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Middle third | common bile duct from the cystic duct to pancreas |
Lower third | intrapancreatic part of the common bile duct |