Meta ‐analysis of risk of developing malignancy in congenital choledochal malformation

ConclusionThe risk of developing malignancy among patients with choledochal malformation was almost 11 per cent. The malignancy risk following cystic drainage surgery was four times higher than that after complete cyst excision. Complete surgical resection is recommended in patients with choledochal malformation.

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Source: British Journal of Surgery - February 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: A. ten Hove, V. E. de Meijer, J. B. F. Hulscher, R. H. J. de Kleine Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research