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Choledochal cysts are a rare pediatric biliary pathology. Excision of the extrahepatic cyst and restoration of biliary-enteric continuity through either hepaticoduodenostomy (HD) or Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (HJ) is the mainstay treatment. This study aims to determine if either method provides an advantage. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted, identifying studies comparing hepaticojejunostomy to hepaticoduodenostomy in patients with choledochal cysts. Data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. Nine studies were included, operative time was shorter - 97.50 [- 172.31, - 22.69] p = 0.01 and bleeding reduced - 48.98 [- 88.25, - 9.71] p = 0.01 in HD. HD was associated with shorter length of stay 2.18 [- 3.87, - 0.50] p = 0.01 and similar cholangitis and reintervention rates. Time to a normal diet was similar between groups. Biliary reflux was seen more frequently in HD 19.14 [2.60, 140.63] p = 0.004. Complications such as leak and cholangitis were similar between groups. HD represents a viable alternative to HJ with various advantages such as shorter operative time, decreased bleeding and shorter length of hospital stay. Bile reflux remains a major limitation.Level of evidence IV.
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Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures , Choledochal Cyst , Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y , Anastomosis, Surgical , Child , Choledochal Cyst/surgery , Humans , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
La pancreatitis aguda es una complicación evolutiva de los quistes de colédoco, se asocia a alteraciones de la unión biliopancreática y litiasis intra-quística. Se describe un caso de pancreatitis y obstrucción de vía biliar por quiste de colédoco tipo IVa complicado por cálculos enclavados, en infante de 2 años...
Acute pancreatitis is a known complication of choledochal cysts. It is associated with changes in the biliopancreatic junction and with intra-cystic gallstones. We describe a case of pancreatitis and biliary obstruction caused by choledochal cyst type Iva complicated with obstruction by biliary stones in a 2 year old infant...
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Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Lithiasis , Pancreatitis , Choledochal CystABSTRACT
The authors report a case of spontaneous perforation of the biliary tract (S.P.B.T) in a three-month-old infant. The diagnosis was suspected before the operation by clinical signs and diagnostic tests. The importance of paracentesis and scintigraphy is stressed. A surgical approach was chosen and drainage procedure of the area around the perforation and a cholecystostomy were done. S.P.B.T. is rare and its etiology is controversial, but cannot be forgotten in association between biliary ascites and cholestatic jaundice during the first months of life.
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OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência no diagnóstico e tratamento do cisto de colédoco no Hospital Municipal Jesus em cinco anos (1996-2001) e a experiência brasileira publicada para o tratamento do cisto de colédoco em crianças. MÉTODO: Avaliação prospectiva dos pacientes operados com o diagnóstico de cisto de colédoco em cinco anos no Hospital Municipal Jesus. RESULTADOS: Houve predomínio de casos diagnosticados pela presença de dor abdominal recorrente, icterícia e/ou massa abdominal palpável. Apenas dois pacientes apresentavam a tríade completa. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à ultra-sonografia e houve dúvida no diagnóstico ultra-sonográfico em apenas dois. Todos eram cistos do tipo 1 de Todani tratados através de ressecção completa e anastomose biliodigestiva em Y Roux. Houve complicações pós-operatórias imediatas em três pacientes: um caso de hemorragia digestiva alta e dois casos de fístula biliar, um deles relacionado a problemas técnicos na anastomose que necessitou de reoperação. O seguimento variou de quatro meses a cinco anos, sem detecção de complicação tardia em nenhum caso. CONCLUSÕES: O tratamento do cisto de colédoco através da ressecção completa na criança é seguro, relacionado a poucas complicações e capaz de resolver por completo a sintomatologia pré-operatória dos pacientes.
BACKGROUND: Our objective is to evaluate prospectively the treatment and diagnosis of choledochal cysts in Hospital Municipal Jesus in a five-year period (1996-2001). METHOD: Prospective evaluation of patients operated on for choledochal cysts in Hospital Municipal Jesus during a five-year period. RESULTS: Patients generally presented recurring abdominal pain, jaundice or an abdominal tumor, but only two presented the complete triad. One patient was asymptomatic and was diagnosed fortuitouslly. All patients could be diagnosed by ultrasonography, and the method accomplished a doubtful diagnosis in only two cases. All cases were Todani's type 1 treated by total resection. There were three post-operative complications: an episode of digestive hemorrhage and two biliary fistulae, one clinically treated with success and one reoperated. Follow up varied between 4 months and 5 years and there weren't any late complications. CONCLUSION: Choledochal cysts must be treated electively by total resection as soon as they are diagnosed, and surgical resection is safe in children.