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Choledochal Cyst / Biliary
Also covers: choledochal cyst · cholangitis · pancreatitis · cystic biliary atresia · cholangiocarcinoma · Caroli's disease · biliary ascites · anastomotic stricture
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Prenatally diagnosed choledochal cysts require fetal consultation at a fetal surgery center for establishment of care and counseling, because cystic biliary atresia must be ruled out postnatally. — Alex Bondoc, Choledochal Cyst Podcast · 3:25
Choledochal Cyst Podcast
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In this podcast, Dr. Alex Bondoc and Dr. Rae Hanke discuss the intricacies of choledochal cysts. Contributing editor: Dr. Rod Gerardo.Choledochal Cyst- Definition: Congenital cystic dilation of the biliary tree- Epidemiology: We
podcast22:07 · Dec 2020
Choledochal Cysts: In Brief with Dr. Alexander Bondoc
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Are you having difficulty keeping the 5 types of choledochal cyst straight? Each has unique anatomy and management principles. Join Dr. Alexander Bondoc in an overview of Choledochal Cysts for the surgical trainee.
podcast16:55 · May 2022
Laparoscopic biliary anastomosis for choledochal cysts has a learning curve and is not recommended for early career surgeons without assistance. Journal of pediatric surgery Article Review: April 2023, IPEG issue · 10:54
Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection of pediatric choledochal cyst
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"Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection of pediatric choledochal cyst"
Ramsey et al, Journal of Pediatric Surgery
https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(22)00799-0/fulltext
Video: Ellen Encisco
video0:54 · May 2023
Journal of pediatric surgery Article Review: April 2023, IPEG issue
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We’re featuring Journal of Pediatric surgery articles to bring you some of the latest news!
This week we are discussing three articles from the April 2023 issue, the IPEG issue with editor Dr. Mark Wulkan and authors Drs. Luzia Toselli,
podcast13:22 · Jul 2023
Quick Literature Updates Episode 15
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We’re back with fifteenth episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most inte
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- Laparoscopic resection demonstrates shorter length of stay, fewer complications, and lower costs versus open surgery in national database analysis of 577 pediatric cases. [e6640-c5, e6640-c6, e6640-c7]
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Outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection of pediatric choledochal cyst
The study used the nationwide readmissions database and identified 577 children who underwent choledochal cyst resection between 2016 and 2018.
The majority of patients underwent open resection.
Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy.
Patients who underwent laparoscopic resection were more likely to have a hepaticoduodenostomy.
Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have a longer length of hospital stay.
Patients who underwent open resection were more likely to have more complications.
Patients who underwent open resection had higher total costs.
Choledochal Cyst Podcast
Choledochal cyst is a congenital cystic dilation of the biliary tree.
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Incidence of choledochal cysts in the Western world is about 1 in 100,000.
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In Eastern Asia, choledochal cyst incidence is 1 in 13,000.
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Choledochal cysts are three to four times more likely in females than in males.
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There is no genetic predisposition to choledochal cysts, but some genes including PKD1 have been identified in limited studies for type 5 choledochal cysts.
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The most common classification system for choledochal cysts was developed by a surgeon named Tadani in Japan and includes five types.
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For types 1 and 4 choledochal cysts, the etiology is likely embryologic, relating to pancreaticobiliary duct junction (pancreaticobiliary malunion), which creates a long common channel of the pancreaticobiliary duct.
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Reflux of pancreatic enzymes from the head of the pancreas back into the biliary tree causes inflammation, degeneration, and epithelial changes in types 1 and 4 choledochal cysts.
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In type 5 choledochal cysts, genetic mutation might predispose to more diffuse dilation of both the intra- and extrahepatic biliary trees.
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Type 1 choledochal cyst is a dilation of the extrahepatic common bile duct only, which can be fusiform or saccular.
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Type 2 choledochal cyst is a small diverticulum off of the common bile duct.
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Type 3 choledochal cyst is a choledochocele affecting the portion of the common bile duct in the wall of the duodenum.
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Type 4a choledochal cyst consists of multiple cysts in both the intra- and extrahepatic biliary tree.
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Type 4b choledochal cyst consists of multiple cysts in the extrahepatic biliary tree only.
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Type 5 choledochal cyst is intrahepatic only and diffusely throughout, called Caroli's disease, which can be diffuse or limited to one lobe or one hemi-liver.
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In younger children such as infants, choledochal cysts are often diagnosed incidentally on axial imaging or ultrasound for other causes.
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In children, choledochal cysts often present with symptoms consistent with cholangitis, such as jaundice or fever.
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Patients with choledochal cysts can have a palpable right upper quadrant mass.
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The triad of jaundice, fever, and palpable right upper quadrant mass (Charcot's triad) is incredibly uncommon as a presentation of choledochal cysts.
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Giant choledochal cysts in small children can perforate and present with biliary ascites.
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Giant choledochal cysts can be diagnosed prenatally on week 20 ultrasounds.
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Prenatally diagnosed choledochal cysts require fetal consultation at a fetal surgery center for establishment of care and counseling, because cystic biliary atresia must be ruled out postnatally.
A recent citation demonstrated that if a choledochal cyst was diagnosed prenatally and was larger than 4.5 centimeters at the 20-week anatomy scan, there was a higher rate of postnatal symptomatology, suggesting these patients may benefit from earlier intervention.
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