Hepaticoduodenostomy as a technique for biliary anastomosis in children with choledochal cyst: An experience with 31 cases

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and complications of hepaticoduodenostomy in the treatment of choledochal cyst in children. Summary background data The conventional treatment of choledochal cyst includes Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for biliary reconstruction. This procedure, however, disrupts normal bowel continuity and requires two anastomoses. We studied the technique of hepaticoduodenostomy as an effective alternative to this technique. Patients and methods A total of 31 children undergoing  hepatoduodenostomy for choledochal cyst over a period of 9 years were included in this study. Results The patients operated upon had outcomes similar to those treated by the Roux-en-Y technique in other studies. Conclusion Hepaticoduodenostomy is an effective alternative to the conventional Roux-en-Y anastomotic technique in cases of choledochal cyst in children. Keywords : choledochal cyst, hepaticoduodenostomy, pediatric