Pancreaticoduodenectomy for choledochal cyst

• Published in: Hepato-gastroenterology Vol. 62; no. 137; p. 175
• Main Authors: Mazo, Ross, Ruiz-Elizalde, Alejandro R, Chabot, John A, Cowles, Robert A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Greece 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; Choledochal Cyst - diagnosis; Choledochal Cyst - surgery; Female; Humans; Male; New York City; Pancreaticoduodenectomy - adverse effects; Patient Selection; Predictive Value of Tests; Retrospective Studies; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult; New York City

Choledochal cyst (CDC) is a rare congenital cystic dilatation of the biliary system that can affect children and adults. Standard treatment for CDC includes surgical excision of the cystic bile duct with restoration of bilioenteric continuity by Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. In rare situations, how...