J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1982 Aug;25(8):854-858.

Perforated Choledochal Cyst with Bile Peritonitis in an Infant

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
  • 2Department of Surgery, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.

Abstract

A case report of a perforated choledochal cyst with bile peritonitis occurring in a 13-month old girl is presented. The perfortion was identified on the right lateral aspect of the common bile duct. And T-tube drainage was instituted. Episodes of ascending cholangitis followed pooling of the stagnant bile in the biliary system. Reoperation was recommended but in vain.

Keyword

Perforated choledochal cyst

MeSH Terms

Bile*
Biliary Tract
Cholangitis
Choledochal Cyst*
Common Bile Duct
Drainage
Female
Humans
Infant*
Peritonitis*
Reoperation
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