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) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Case Report
  • Volume: 4 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/jpr.08860
  • Journal Name: The Journal of Pediatric Research
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.78-81
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

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.