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Choledochal cyst mimicker—When small bowel length matters

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Highlights • The diagnosis and treatment of choledochal cysts (and conditions mimicking choledochal cysts) may prove difficult in patients with short bowel syndrome.• Laparoscopic bile duct excision and reconstruction is… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • The diagnosis and treatment of choledochal cysts (and conditions mimicking choledochal cysts) may prove difficult in patients with short bowel syndrome.• Laparoscopic bile duct excision and reconstruction is a feasible and safe approach to bile duct excision in experienced hands.• Hepatico-duodenostomy should be considered a safe alternative for biliary reconstruction in individuals with limited material for conduit.

Keywords: small bowel; bowel; cyst mimicker; choledochal cyst; bowel length; mimicker small

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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