Rupture of a choledochal cyst during postpartum period

Oncü, M.; Alhan, E.; Calik, A.

Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie 28(8): 396-398

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-2771
PMID: 2275261
Document Number: 359630
A 25 year old female was operated on three times due to a choledochal cyst rupture occurring on the 6th postpartum day. In the last operation, a hepaticojejunostomy with Braun's anastomosis was performed and a temporary internal stent was applied. The internal stent was removed on the 70th postoperative day. The patient is still living with the risk of secondary biliary cirrhosis and cholangitis.

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