Choledochal Malformation in Children: Lessons Learned from a Dutch National Study

Abstract Introduction A choledochal malformation (CM) is a rare entity, especially in the Western world. We aimed to determine the incidence of CM in the Netherlands and the outcome of surgery for CM in childhood. Methods All pediatric patients who underwent a surgical procedure for type I–IV CM between 1989 and 2014 were entered into the Netherlands Study group on choledochal cyst/malformation. Patients with type V CM were excluded from the present analysis. Symptoms, surgical details, short‐term (<30 days) and long‐term (>30 days) complications were studied retrospectively. Results Bet... Mehr ...