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Choledochal cyst

  • Pediatric Surgery—II
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Choledochal cyst is an uncommon condition and its exact etiology is unknown. Anamalous junction of the pancreatic and bile ducts is recently recognised to be associated with pancreatico-biliary reflux responsible for cholengitis and dilatation. Excision is preferred to internal drainage.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

    G. R. Prasad M.E.R. & I. C. Pathak M.S.

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Prasad, G.R., Pathak, I.C. Choledochal cyst. Indian J Pediatr 50, 223–226 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02821447

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