"Endoscopy friendly" resection technique of choledochal cysts

Endoscopy. 1993 Feb;25(2):176-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1010279.

Abstract

The resection of a choledochal cyst was performed in two patients (22 and 31 years old, both type Todani IVa). Reconstruction of the biliary-intestinal drainage was performed by interposition of a 15 cm jejunal segment between the liver hilum and duodenum. In both patients, hepatico-jejunostomy could be endoscopically evaluated 5-6 months after the operation, showing patent anastomoses without any signs of reflux or cholangitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Choledochal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Choledochal Cyst / epidemiology
  • Choledochal Cyst / surgery*
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Liver / surgery