cys·to·du·o·de·nos·to·my

(sis'tō-dū'ō-dē-nos'tō-mē),

Drainage of a cyst, usually a pancreatic pseudocyst, into the duodenum.

Synonym(s): duodenocystostomy (2)

[cysto- + duodenum, + G. stoma, mouth]

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cys·to·du·o·de·nos·to·my

(sis'tō-dū'ō-dē-nos'tŏ-mē)

Drainage of a cyst, usually a pancreatic pseudocyst, into the duodenum.
Synonym(s): duodenocystostomy (2) .

[cysto- + duodenum, + G. stoma, mouth]

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anatomic variant promotes reflux of pancreatic juice into the common bile duct, resulting in inflamma-tion, weakening of the bile duct wall, and dilatation.10 Todani et al12 reported that patients with previous internal drainage developed cancer at a mean age of 35.6 years, approximately 10 years after cystojejunostomy or cystoduodenostomy. In our se-ries, 8 cases had previous surgery (88.9%).

Choledochal cysts with malignancy in adult: A retrospective study with an experience of twenty-two years

The endoscopic alternative to the transpapillary approach is transmural drainage, via cystogastrostomy or cystoduodenostomy. Until recently, open surgical drainage into the stomach or duodenem had been the procedure of choice.

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