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Article: New choledochal cyst research reported from University of British Columbia.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- November 11, 2009
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"Much about the etiology, pathophysiology, natural course and optimal treatment of cystic disease of the biliary tree remains under debate," scientists in Vancouver, Canada report (see also Choledochal Cyst).
"Gastroenterologists, surgeons and radiologists alike still strive to optimize their roles in the management of choledochal cysts. To that end, much has been written about this disease entity, and the purpose of this 3-part review is to organize the available literature and present the various theories currently argued by the experts," wrote J. Singham and colleagues, University of British Columbia.
The researchers concluded: "In part 1, we discuss ...