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Choledochal cyst (a case report)
R D Shah1, M B Jukar, S S Kowli
1Department of Surgery, K. B. Bhaba Hospital, Bandra, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|July 1, 1991
Insights
A rare choledochal cyst was diagnosed in a 40-day-old infant. Surgical treatment involved cyst resection and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Choledochal cysts are rare congenital biliary tract malformations.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in infants.
Observation:
- A choledochal cyst was identified in a 40-day-old infant.
- The infant presented with symptoms indicative of biliary obstruction.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the choledochal cyst was performed.
- A successful Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was completed to restore bile flow.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of early detection and surgical management of choledochal cysts in neonates.
- Timely intervention can prevent long-term complications such as cholangitis, liver cirrhosis, and portal hypertension.
Abstract:
A case of choledochal cyst is presented. The cyst was found in an infant aged 40 days and was treated surgically by resection followed by Roux en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.