Choledochal Cysts: Part 1 of 3: Classification and Pathogenesis

Overview

Journal Can J Surg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2009 Oct 30

PMID 19865581

Citations 80

Authors

Janakie Singham

Eric M Yoshida

Charles H Scudamore

Affiliations

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Abstract

Much about the etiology, pathophysiology, natural course and optimal treatment of cystic disease of the biliary tree remains under debate. Gastroenterologists, surgeons and radiologists alike still strive to optimize their roles in the management of choledochal cysts. To that end, much has been written about this disease entity, and the purpose of this 3-part review is to organize the available literature and present the various theories currently argued by the experts. In part 1, we discuss the background of the disease, describing the etiology, classification, pathogenesis and malignant potential of choledochal cysts.

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