Lost in transition? Loss of follow-up and quality of life in adults after resection of choledochal malformation in childhood.
Reem Abo-NamousJoachim F KueblerAndrej PotthoffOmid Madadi-SanjaniMarie UeckerJens DingemannClaus PetersenBenno UreNagoud SchukfehPublished in: Innovative surgical sciences (2024)
We confirmed that the majority of patients after CM resection are lost to follow-up. Those who answered our questionnaire showed a good HRQOL. Given the high rate of severe long-term complications and the life-long risk of malignancy, we recommend a transition program for all patients.