The Association of Choledochal Cyst and Pancreatitis:A Case Report and Review of the Literature


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ÇAĞAN APPAK Y., GÜNŞAR C., DOĞAN G., TARHAN S., KASIRGA H. E.

The Journal of Pediatric Research, vol.4, no.2, pp.78-81, 2017 (ESCI, TRDizin) identifier

Abstract

Choledochal cysts are relatively rare congenital anomalies which are characterized by dilatation of the extra-and/or intra-hepatic bile ducts. Pancreatic involvement before choledochal cyst operation might be a risk factor for postoperative pancreatitis. In this case report, we present a patient who had pancreatic enzyme elevation before choledochal cyst operation and who developed acute pancreatitis after surgery.