An audit of Complicated Choledochal Cysts- 15-years' experience at a tertiary care center.

Purpose: Complicated choledochal cysts (CDC) have a variable presentation, and their management differs from an uncomplicated CDC. They are infrequently reported. We present our 15 years of experience in the management of complicated CDC.

Utility of a routine bench cholangiogram for ex situ split liver procedure.

Background: Biliary complications can result in a significant morbidity for split liver graft recipients. Biliary drainage for segment 1 and 4 is highly variable and could be the source of bile leaks. Use of a bench cholangiogram (BCH) can accurately define the segmental biliary system and identify any significant biliary radicles that need retention or repair during bench preparation of split grafts.

Predictors of successful non-operative management of grade III & IV blunt pancreatic trauma.

Introduction: Although surgery is the preferred treatment for grade III&IV pancreatic trauma, there is a growing movement for non-operative management. in blunt pancreatic trauma. Very few studies compare operative versus non-operative management in adult patients.

Solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas: a clinicopathological and immunohistochemical study of 33 cases from a single institution in Southern India.

Background: The clinicopathological and immunohistochemical data of solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) from India are limited. Our objectives were to evaluate various histopathological parameters and immunomarkers to elucidate the best possible immunomarker combination that can accurately diagnose these tumors.

Materials And Methods: Clinicopathological features of 33 consecutive cases of SPN were retrospectively analyzed.

The role of image guided percutaneous drainage in multidisciplinary management of necrotizing pancreatitis.

Background: Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) has become popular as a minimally invasive technique in the treatment armamentarium of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis requiring intervention. It obviates surgery and its attendant morbidity in a considerable number of patients in this setting.

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine whether PCD upfront avoids surgery in a cohort of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis requiring intervention, and to identify factors predicting its failure.