Choledochal cyst

2018-08-01 16:29:04
As per latest reports,the treatment is prescribed excision of choledochal cyst and hepaticojejunostomy I wanted to understand does the above mean complete removal of Gall Bladder & CBD and will it have severe after effects?
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Choledochal cyst is a diseased organ that can cause cholangitis and cancer. Excision will remove disease and its consequences. Now it’s diseased functionless conduit. By hepaticojejunostomy we excise it and restore continuity.

Answered2018-08-02 05:37:27

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