Pre-operative management of congenital choledochal cyst with ultrasound-guided percutaneous choledochalcystostomy

Australas Radiol. 1999 Nov;43(4):514-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.1999.00722.x.

Abstract

Choledochal cyst is a rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system, presenting in infancy. Two cases of choledochal cyst (one infected) with grossly deranged liver function tests and associated biliary atresia, which were successfully managed pre-operatively by sonoguided percutaneous choledochalcystostomy, are reported here. The use of this technique in the treatment of patients such as these is proposed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Choledochal Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choledochal Cyst / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Preoperative Care
  • Ultrasonography