[Congenital choledochus cyst in adulthood]

Z Gastroenterol. 1989 Feb;27(2):103-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

New methods of visualisation of the cysts like ultrasonography, computertomography and endoscopy make a praeoperative diagnosis possible. Because of the malignant potential of the cyst resection is now the treatment of choice instead of cystenterostomy which was formerly used.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / congenital*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / surgery
  • Cysts / congenital*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography