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Newest firstBackground Congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) is a rare anomaly often treated surgically, yet postoperative complications remain a concern. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, timing, and risk factors of such complications after CBD surgery. Methods A retrospective review was conducted on 184 patients with CBD who underwent either open or laparoscopic surgery, with a mean follow-up of 9 years. The analysi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/purpose We evaluated the minimally invasive surgery for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) in adults and children and analyzed the surgical outcomes, especially in children aged <6 years. Methods Characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients with CBD who underwent minimally invasive surgery at our hospital between 2013 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Results Overall, 129 patients (89 childr…
Purpose There are risks of common bile duct (CBD) stones in acute cholecystitis, and there is a move among surgeons to identify choledocholithiasis before surgery. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP) has the potential to accurately detect choledocholithiasis in patients with acute cholecystitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive values of MRCP and elevated biochemical predictors…
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