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ArticleAnnals of surgical treatment and research2024

Clinical characteristics of choledochal cysts with intrahepatic bile duct dilatations: an observational study.

Ken Chen, Shuhao Zhang, Duote Cai, Yuebin Zhang, Yi Jin, Wenjuan Luo, Zongwei Huang, Di Hu, Zhigang Gao

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Ken ChenDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5542-2273
Shuhao ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3124-9867
Duote CaiDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3907-0589
Yuebin ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9295-9398
Yi JinDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8107-6570
Wenjuan LuoDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1586-3090
Zongwei HuangDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5289-725X
Di HuDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7533-5962
Zhigang GaoDepartment of General Surgery, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4020-7528

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Abstract

Purpose: Whether a dilated intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) has any effect on the prognosis of choledochal cyst (CC) remains controversial. We aimed to summarize the clinical characteristics and prognosis of CC with IHBD dilatation. Methods: One hundred ninety-two children diagnosed with CC were identified, including 127 without IHBD dilatation (group A) and 65 with IHBD dilatation (group B). A retrospective analysis was performed to explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis of CC with IHBD dilatation based on clinical indices, symptoms, and complications. Results: Compared with group A, incidences of jaundice and fever were higher in group B (P = 0.010 and P = 0.033). Preoperative total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin were increased in group B compared to group A (P = 0.005, P < 0.001, and P = 0.014), as were preoperative ALT, AST, γ-GT, and total bile acid (P = 0.006, P = 0.025, P < 0.001, and P = 0.024). The risk of liver fibrosis or cirrhosis was significantly increased for group B compared with group A (P = 0.012) and also occurred earlier in group B (P = 0.006). In the dilated IHBDs, 95.4% (62 of 65) recovered to normal, and more than half of dilated IHBDs (37 of 65) recovered to normal in 1 week. Conclusion: Most IHBDs can recover to normal postoperatively in a short time, and proactive treatment is recommended for CC patients with IHBD dilatation for significant abnormal liver functions.

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Choledochal cystDilatationExtrahepatic bile ductsIntrahepatic bile ducts

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