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Choledochal cyst associated with an accessory hepatic duct identified by intra-operative endoscopy: case report and literature review

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We report a case of a choledochal cyst (CC) associated with accessory hepatic duct (AHD) and review the literature, focusing on biliary reconstruction. CC is only rarely associated with AHD. Intra-operative endoscopy is invaluable for confirming anatomical relations and highly recommended for routine use. Reconstructive surgery is feasible for AHD in CC cases.

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  1. Department of Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan

    Toshiaki Takahashi, Akihiro Shimotakahara, Tsubasa Takahashi, Kyeong Deok Lee, Geoffrey J. Lane, Tadaharu Okazaki & Atsuyuki Yamataka

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Takahashi, T., Shimotakahara, A., Takahashi, T. et al. Choledochal cyst associated with an accessory hepatic duct identified by intra-operative endoscopy: case report and literature review. Pediatr Surg Int 24, 1079–1082 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-008-2213-x

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