Choledochal cysts (CC) are a rare congenital cystic dilation of the biliary tract, first described
by Vater and Ezler in 1723. 1 They present primarily in female infants and young children …

Choledochal cysts are rare congenital disorders first described by Vater and Ezler in 1723.
Their exact etiology remains incompletely understood; however, an anomalous …

Choledochal cysts (CCs) are rare bile duct dilatations, intra-and/or extrahepatic, and have
higher prevalence in the Asian population compared to Western populations. Most of the …

Choledochal cysts are cystic dilation of extrahepatic duct, intrahepatic duct, or both that may
result in significant morbidity and mortality, unless identified early and managed …

Much about the etiology, pathophysiology, natural course and optimal treatment of cystic
disease of the biliary tree remains under debate. Gastroenterologists, surgeons and …

Choledochal cysts are rare congenital anomalies which are principally diagnosed by
disproportional dilatation of the extrahepatic bile ducts. In addition, choledochal cysts are …

Background This study presents our 14-year surgical experience with adult choledochal cyst
disease (CCD), focusing on the clinical outcomes after surgical treatment. Methods Medical …

Management of choledochal cyst and the operative conduct will depend upon the patient
comorbidities and choledochal cyst subtype. However, given the complex nature of …

Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) is a congenital malformation in which the pancreatic
and bile ducts join outside the duodenal wall, usually forming a long common channel. A …

The ampulla of Vater is an important anatomic landmark where the common bile duct and
main pancreatic duct converge in the major duodenal papilla. Imaging evaluation of the …