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Neonatal Choledocholithiasis: A Rare but Challenging Surgical Scenario
Eden S Singh1, Ruby Lopez-Flores1, Steven Thornton1
1Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, USA.
Cureus
|November 3, 2025
Summary
Choledocholithiasis in neonates is rare and challenging to diagnose. Surgical intervention, including Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, may be necessary when endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal surgery
- Pediatric gastroenterology
- Biliary tract disease
Background:
- Choledocholithiasis is uncommon in neonates, lacking established management protocols.
- Neonatal anatomy and equipment limitations often preclude standard endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
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