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The Changing Presentation of Choledochal Cyst Disease : An Incidental Diagnosis
Joint Authors
Dhupar, Rajeev
Gamblin, T. Clark
Marsh, J. Wallis
Geller, David A.
Gulack, Brian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Choledochal cysts are uncommon biliary lesions.
Due to the evolution of imaging and laparoscopic surgery, we sought to describe our last 3 years experience with the presentation and management of choledochal cysts in adults.
Methods.
A retrospective review of a prospectively established database of adults who were managed for primary choledochal cyst disease between 2005 and 2008 was performed.
Results.
Between 8/2005 and 8/2008, 14 adults were managed for primary choledochal cyst disease.
The average age was 41 years (range 17–86) and 79% were female.
Presentations included biliary sepsis (3), pancreatitis (2), abdominal pain (3), or painless jaundice (1).
Three patients had the cyst found during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and two had an incidental finding after CT scan for an unrelated issue.
The length of stay for those who had the cyst removed was 7.8 days (range 5–11).
There were no operative or post-operative complications.
Conclusions.
Over the last 3 years 36% of our patients with choledochal cysts presented after incidental finding, either during a laparoscopic operation or after a CT scan for an unrelated problem.
Increasing utilization of laparoscopy and CT scan for abdominal complaints has lead to a change in the pattern of presentation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dhupar, Rajeev& Gulack, Brian& Geller, David A.& Marsh, J. Wallis& Gamblin, T. Clark. 2009. The Changing Presentation of Choledochal Cyst Disease : An Incidental Diagnosis. HPB Surgery،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446608
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dhupar, Rajeev…[et al.]. The Changing Presentation of Choledochal Cyst Disease : An Incidental Diagnosis. HPB Surgery No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446608
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dhupar, Rajeev& Gulack, Brian& Geller, David A.& Marsh, J. Wallis& Gamblin, T. Clark. The Changing Presentation of Choledochal Cyst Disease : An Incidental Diagnosis. HPB Surgery. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446608
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446608