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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

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An accessory double cystic duct with single gallbladder.

G Paraskevas¹, B Papaziogas, K Natsis

¹Department of Anatomy, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)

|July 10, 2007

Summary

A rare double cystic duct, a congenital abnormality, was found in a cadaver. This fifteenth reported case details its anatomy, cause, and potential surgical risks if misdiagnosed.

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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Published on: February 28, 2025

Area of Science:

Anatomy
Embryology
Surgical Education

Background:

Congenital anomalies of the biliary system are uncommon.
Understanding rare anatomical variations is crucial for surgical safety and medical education.

Observation:

A 76-year-old female cadaver presented with a double cystic duct during dissection.
The two cystic ducts formed a distinct triangular configuration with the common hepatic duct.

Findings:

This represents the fifteenth documented instance of a double cystic duct in medical literature.
Detailed macroscopic anatomical description of this rare congenital anomaly was performed.

Implications:

Misdiagnosis of this anomaly can lead to significant surgical complications.
Accurate identification is vital for preventing iatrogenic injuries during hepatobiliary surgery.