대한소아외과학회 회원의 1995년도 진료현황 및 수련경력 설문조사

김우기,김상윤,김신곤,김인구,김재억,김종석,김현학,박귀원,박영식,박우현,박주섭,송영택,양정우,오수명,이두선,이명덕,이석구,이성철,장수일,정성은,정풍만,최금자,최순옥,허영수,황의호,Kim, W.K.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, C.S.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Park, W. 대한소아외과학회 1997 소아외과 Vol.3 No.1

To understand the current status of pediatric surgical practice of the members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons, a survey of the practice of the 31 members in both 1994 and 1995. Twenty five members(80%) representing 20 hospitals responded. An average of four hundred and seventy four cases pediatric surgical operations were performed at individual institution in 1995 with 40 newborn cases. Eighteen members(72%) are currently working at university hospital. Fourteen institutions(70%) are currently classified as tertiary by the health insurance agency. The majority(15 to 60%) of members are working in the metropolitan Seoul area, while five in Taegu area. Sixteen members reported having the title of department head/director. Four members reported occasional non-pediatric surgical practice. Nine members out of 20 reported having independent pediatric surgical out-patient clinic before the establishment of the association(1985). Eight out of 15 members reported being appointed chief of pediatric surgery before 1985. In 20 institutions, 34 full time physicians(27 members, reportedly) are working in pediatric surgery. In regarding to pediatric surgical training, 16 members(64%) received an average of 16 months of training abroad, 5 members trained at home and abroad, and 4 from only at home. There are no differences in length of training periods in these groups. Twenty one members received their basic pediatric surgical training before 1985, the year of inauguration of the association. Twelve members received post-pediatric surgery refresher courses averaging 11 months' duration, after 2-11 years. Thirteen participants of this study belongs to the founding members of the association.

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김우기(W.K. Kim),김권(K. Kim),박성일(S.I. Park),최국진(K.J. Choe),민병철(P.C. Min) 대한외과학회 1973 Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research(ASRT) Vol.15 No.10

1994년도 한국신생아외과의 현황 - 대한소아외과학회 회원대상 전국조사 -

김우기,김상윤,김신곤,김인구,김재천,박귀원,박영식,박우현,박주섭,송영택,오수명,이두선,이명덕,이성철,장수일,정을삼,정풍만,주종수,최순옥,허영수,황의호,Kim, W.K.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.C.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Park, W.H.,Park, J.S.,Song, Y.T.,Oh, S.M.,Le 대한소아외과학회 1996 소아외과 Vol.2 No.1

To understand the current status of neonatal surgery in Korea, a survey was made among the 27 members of Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Response rate among surgeons was 78 percent, eighteen hospitals participated in this study. Five hundred and three cases of neonatal surgical patients were analyzed. In Korea, about 50% of cases were treated at the hospital in the capital city area. Regional number of patients were closely related to the regional population. Imperforate anus(19%), atresia/stenosis of gut(12%), and Hirschsprung's diseases(12%) were sitting at the top in the list. Majority of operation was done within the first week of life, especially during the first 24 hour period. Eighty per cent was major or so called index cases. Mortality in so-called index cases was 17%. High mortality was observed in patients with diaphragmatic hernia(47%), gastrointestinal perforation(65%) and esophageal atresia(28%). Low birth weight babies showed higher mortality in gastrointestinal perforation, esophageal atresia and abdominal wall defect. These were compared to 1993 survey of Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons.

1999년도 한국 신생아외과 현황 -대한소아외과학회 회원대상 전국조사(제 2 차)-

김우기,김상윤,김신곤,김인구,김재천,김현학,박귀원,박우현,송영택,오수명,유수영,이두선,이명덕,이성철,이석구,서정민,정상영,정성은,정을삼,정풍만,Kim, W.K.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.C.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, W.H.,Song, Y.T.,Oh, S.M.,Yoo, Y.S.,Lee, D.S 대한소아외과학회 2001 소아외과 Vol.7 No.1

To understand the current status of neonatal surgery in Korea, a survey was made among the 36 members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. The response rate was 75 % (26 surgeons in 20 hospitals). Five hundred fifty three neonatal surgical patients treated in 1999 were analyzed. Regional numbers of patients were closely related to the regional population in most areas. Ano-rectal malformations (17 %), pyloric stenosis (16 %), Hirschsprung's disease (13 %), atresia/stenosis of the gut (11 %), esophageal atresia (8 %) were the most common anomalies treated. The majority of operations were done within the first week of life. Seventy one per cent of cases were major life threatening or so-called neonatal index cases. Over-all mortality was 8 per cent. Higher mortality was observed in patients with diaphragmatic hernia (26 %), gastro-intestinal perforation (18 %), NEC (18 %), and esophageal atresia(14 %). Higher mortality was observed in patients with extremely low birth weight (33%) and low birth weight (18 %). Associated anomalies were observed in 20 %. Prenatal ultrasound was performed in 36 per cent with sensitivity of 20 %. Result of this study was compared to the previous report (1994) and that of Japan (1998).

소아외과의 지수 질환 - 대한소아외과학회 정회원을 대상으로 한 2000년도 전국 조사 -

이명덕,김상윤,김우기,김인구,김성철,김신곤,김재억,김재천,김현학,박귀원,박우현,서정민,송영택,오수명,유수영,이두선,이석구,이성철,정상영,정성은,정을삼,정풍만,조마해,Lee, M.D.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, S.C.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, J.C.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, W 대한소아외과학회 2001 소아외과 Vol.7 No.2

Membership qualifications and recognition of the subspecialty training programs by the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons(KAPS) have been determined by criteria based on the number of neonatal and total pediatric surgical cases registered, since 1989 (Index cases). The numbers are based on a survey of the 14 founding members of the society by Jung et al. in 1987. The current survey is to review the present status of the index cases from 1997 to 1999 among 36 members of the KAPS. Two surveys were undertaken for this study. In the first survey, cases were collected by the registration form, composed of neonatal(N), important pediatric surgical cases (I), tumor and other similar operations(T) and other common pediatric surgical cases(O). Thirty members responded. and the result was discussed at the Topic Discussion section of the 15th Annual Congress of KAPS, 2000. The second survey analyzed additive data, proposed during discussion at the Congress. Twenty-three members responded. This report is the analysis of the both surveys. The average numbers of the cases/year/surgeon of N, I, T, O and total were 19.5, 51.8, 9.5, 77.1 and 356.5. respectively. The number of index cases(N+I+T)/year/surgeon was 80.8. The ratio of (N+I+T)/total cases was 0.3. Seventeen of 30 members have more than 20 cases of N per year. Twelve members have more than 150 cases, and 13 do more than 100 cases of I per year. Fourteen members have more than 10 cases of T per year. Nineteen and 10 members experienced more than 150 and 100 of index cases(N+I+T) per year. A new list of the index cases and coding system are proposed for the future regular update. 대한소아외과학회의 연례 행사인 2000년도 주제토의를 소아외과의 지수 질환으로 정하여 1999년 말 현재 3년 이상의 진료 실적을 가진 대한소아외과학회 정회원 36명을 대상으로 미리 작성된 조사서에 의하여 2차례의 수술 증례 수 등록을 시행하였다. 대상 환자는 1997년부터 1999년 말까지 3년간 수술이 시행된 환자로 하였으며, 1차 조사에서 30명이 응답하였고, 미비점 보완을 위한 2차 조사에는 26명이 응답하여 이 성적을 요약하였다. 본 성적을 바탕으로 향 후 대한소아외과학회의 지수 질환 대상 목록표를 작성 제시하였으며, 이를 코드화 하고자 제안하였다.

선천성 식도 무공증 및 기관식도 누공 - 대한 소아외과학회 회원을 대상으로 한 전국 조사 -

박우현,권수인,김성철,김신곤,김우기,김인구,김재억,김현학,박귀원,박영식,송영택,양정우,오수명,유수영,이두선,이명덕,이성철,이석구,이태석,장수일,Park, W.H.,Kwon, S.I.,Kim, S.C.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Song, Y.T.,Yang, 대한소아외과학회 1995 소아외과 Vol.1 No.2

국내에서 처음으로 기관식도기형에 관하여 대한소아외과 학회 회원을 대상으로 조사하였다. 본 연구는 두 부분으로 구성되어 있었는데 하나는 최근 3년간 출생한 기관식도기형의 등록된 자료를 분석하여 국내의 기관식도기형의 현황 즉 발병율 처치 및 치료 결과등에 관한 총체적인 경향을 외국과 비교 분석하여 우리 자료와 구미 보고와의 차별성 및 유사성을 분석하고저 했으며, 다른 하나는 질문서(questionnaires) 분석을 토대로 11차 대한소아외과학회 학술대회에서 토의된 내용을 기초로 회원들의 식도기형의 진단 치료, 술후 관리, 합병증 등에 대한 경험과 의견을 종합하여 고안을 작성하였다. The first national survey on esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula was conducted to access the current status of its incidence, clinical manifestation, preoperative diagnosis and management, type of its anomaly, associated anomalies, and surgical results and course. The 43 members of the Korea Association of Pediatric Surgeons received questionnaires and registration forms to be filled out on each patient who were born during the three years from January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1994. Questionnaires composed of six broad areas which include 1) preoperative diagnosis and management, 2) surgical technic, 3) long gap, 4) postoperative management, and 5) complications and courses. A total of 148 cases was returned by 28 members working at 23 institutions and 27 members returned questionnaires. We obtained the following results by analysis of the 148 cases of tracheoesophageal anomalies. The incidence of tracheoesophageal anomaly was about 1/10,000-11,000 in 1994, which is one third of that of anorectal malformations in Korea and the distribution of the patients was almost proportionate to the size of each province. Both sexes are about equally affected. Majority of the members make diagnosis of tracheoesophageal anomaly by taking a simple infantogram with a radiopaque tube in upper pouch and a little under half(46%) prefers to perform echocardiography as a part of preoperative management to identify congenital heart disease and lateralize the aorta. Esophageal atresia with distal TEF(87.5%) was by far the most common and there were pure esophageal atresia(5.6%), H-type TEF(2.1%), and so on. About half(49%) of the patients had one or more associated anomalies in addition to tracheoesophageal anomalies. Congenital heart disease was associated in 46 cases(31%), anorectral malfomations in 19 cases(13%), musculoskeletal anomalies in 15 cases(10%), genitourinary anomalies in 10 cases(7%) and gastrointestinal anomalies in 7 cases(5%). Postoperatively, parenteral nutrition and assisted ventilation were given in 66% and 52% of patients respectively. Ninety three(74%) of 126 cases who underwent sugical procedure, experienced one or more complications such as respiratory complication(65%), leak(22%), stricture(21%) and so on. The survival rates related to the Waterston risk categories were 90.2% in group A, 71.4-75% in $B_1$, $B_2$, and $C_1$, groups, and 28% in group $C_2$, and the overall survival rate was 71.4%. Thirty six(28.6%) of 126 cases died of pneumonia/sepsis(12 cases), respiratory failure(12 cases), and congenital heart disease(4 cases). With short term follow-up, 69% of patients have been excellent whereas remainders of the cases have suffered from some sort of morbidity related to gastroesophageal reflux, recurrent respiratory infection, and esophageal stricture.

영아 비후성 유문협착증 - 대한소아외과학회 정회원을 대상으로 한 전국조사 -

김인구,김상윤,김신곤,김우기,김재억,김재천,김현학,박귀원,박영식,박우현,송영택,양정우,오수명,유수영,이두선,이명덕,이석구,이성철,장수일,정상영,Kim, I.K.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, J.C.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Park, W.H.,Song, Y.T.,Yang, 대한소아외과학회 1998 소아외과 Vol.4 No.2

Thirty three members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons were surveyed to determine the clinical manifestations and current management of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). The members completed a registration form and a questionnaire that indicated their treatment preferences for patients treated during 1996. The response rate was 84.8 %, and 23 institutions participated. Three hundred and sixty-three cases of IHPS were analysed. The male to female ratio was 5.15: 1. The presenting symptoms were nonbilious vomiting in 363 cases(100 %), palpable mass in the upper abdomen in 200 cases (55.1 %) and visible peristaltic waves in 67 cases(18.5 %). Fluid therapy was done in 161 cases(44.4 %) for preoperative preparation. Twenty patients(5.5 %) were premature. There were 27 low birth weight babies(7.7 %). The onset of symptoms ranged from 1 to 14 weeks of age with a peak occurrence at 2 to 4 weeks of age. Two hundred and thirty-six cases(66.6 %) presented within 4 weeks of age. There was one set of male twins and a family history of twins. The modes of feedings were: breast feeding; 69 cases(24.5 %), formula feeding; 176 cases(62.4 %) and mixed feeding; 37 cases(13.1 %). The preferred diagnostic modalities were ultrasonography (US) 229 cases(63.1 %), UGI series 27 cases(7.4%) and US and UGI series combined 86 cases(23.7 %). Only 21 cases(5.8 %) were operated on without imaging study, ie. with positive physical finding. Perforation of the mucosa during pyloromytomy occurred in 5 cases. All were treated successfully with primary closure. Persistent vomiting over 2 weeks after operation were reported in 5 cases. Three wound infections, one aspiration pneumonia and one postoperative bleeding were reported. There was no mortality in 363 cases.

선천성 장폐쇄증 - 대한소아외과학회 정회원을 대상으로 한 전국조사 -

김인구,김상윤,김신곤,김우기,김재억,김재천,김현학,박귀원,박영식,박우현,송영택,양정우,오수명,유수영,이두선,이명덕,이석구,이성철,장수일,Kim, I.K.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, J.C.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Park, W.H.,Song, Y.T,Yang, J.W. 대한소아외과학회 1999 소아외과 Vol.5 No.1

대한소아외과학회 회원들을 대상으로 시행한 조사결과이기 때문에 별도의 고안이 필요없을 것으로 생각되며, 다만 한두가지를 언급하고자 한다. 통상 성서(textbook)에서는 선천성 장폐쇄증을 십이지장폐쇄증과 공회장폐쇄증으로 나누어 기술하고 있다. 본 조사에서는 십이지장, 공장, 회장을 각각 나누어 분석하여 보았다. 재태기간의 조사에서 공장폐쇄증에서 미숙아의 비율이 가장 높았고(48.6%), 장운동의 회복기간을 비교분석한 자료에서는 상부 공장폐쇄증 환아에서 나머지 공회장폐쇄증 환아보다 유의하게 길게 나타남을 관찰할 수 있었다. 이는 상부 공장폐쇄증이 있을 때 이차적으로 확장된 십이지장이 그 직경이 정상으로 돌아와 정상적인 장운동을 회복할때까지 상당한 시간이 걸릴 수 있으며 이 폐쇄증에는 다발성 폐쇄증이 빈발하는것도 긴 회복시간과 관계가 있다고 생각된다. 상부 공장폐쇄증의 또 한가지 특성은 소위 크리스마스 나무 (Christmas tree)기형이라고 하는, 전상부 장간막동맥의 결손을 동반하는 기형이 이 폐쇄증의 상당 부분을 차지하기 때문에 그 하부의 공회장폐쇄증과는 다른 특이한 소견을 나타낸다고 생각된다. 이에 Donnellan등은 "high jejunal obstruction" 에 대하여 "Abdominal Surgery of Infancy and Childhood" 에서 따로 기술하고 있다. 따라서 추후 조사에서는 이점은 참고하여야 할 것으로 생각되었다. 상부 공장페쇄증 환아에서의 주름형성술 또는 장의 직경을 줄이는 수술의 효과는 통계적으로 의미가 없는 것으로 분석되었으나, 상기 술식을 시행한 예수가 적기 때문에(9례) 이 점에 대하여서도 추후 조사에서 재검토하여야 할 사항으로 생각되었다. 주제 토의(topic discussion)시간에 가정 큰 쟁점이 되었던 점은 임신 기간과 출생시 체중이 우리의 예상과 다른 결과를 보였기 때문이다. 특히 공장폐쇄증(jejunal atresia)에서 72례의 환아 중 35례(48.6%)가 37주 미만의 조산아이었는데 출생시 체중에서는 24례(33.3 %)만이 2.5 kg 미만의 저체중아로 분석되었다. 등록된 환아들의 분석과정에 잘못이 있었는지 재조사하여 보았으나, 분석과정에는 오류가 없었음이 확인되었다. 또 한가지 큰 쟁점 되었던 사항은 십이지장폐쇄증의 화타씨유두부와의 위치가 문제이었다. 등록된 환아의 기록에서 정확하게 기술이 안된 예가 상당수있어 이점은 공회장폐쇄증의 정확한 형(type)과 같이 재조사 하였으며, 대부분의 회원들이 재조사에 성실히 협조하여 좀더 명확한 자료를 얻을 수 있었다. 이외에도 병인론에 입각한 분류법인 십이지장폐쇄증과 공회장폐쇄 증으로 나누지 않고 십이지장, 공장, 회장을 따로 분석하였느냐는 지적도 많았다. 장폐쇄증의 분석에서는 협착증은 제외하고 폐쇄증 만을 분석하여야 한다는 주장도 있었다. 회원들이 근무하고 있는 병원의 사정이 다르기는 하지만 조사 기간동안 각 회원들이 치험한 환아의 숫자는 큰 차이가 없었던 점은 본 질환의 발생율이 지역간 차이가 없는 것으로 추정되었다. 그러나 치료방법은 수술술식과 사용 기술에 굉장한 다양성이 있음을 알게 되었다. 대한소아외과학회 회원들의 다양한 소아외과 연수배경이 한가지 원인으로 생각되었다. 이번 주제토의를 통하여 우리소아외과회원 각자들도 많은 것을 느끼고 생각하게 되었으리라고 생각한다. A survey on the intestinal atresias was made among 34 members of Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. The response rate was 82.4 %. Two hundred and fifteen patients from the January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1996 were analyzed. The lesions were 73 cases of duodenum(DA), 72 cases of jejunum(JA), 71 cases ileum(IA) and 2 cases cecum and sigmoid colon respectively. There were 2 cases of combined anomalies (DA + JA + IA and DA + JA). Male to female ratio was 1:1 in DA, and 1.8:1 in JA. Seventy four cases(34.3 %) were premature babies(DA 35.2 %, JA:48.6 %, IA:19.2 %), and 62 cases(28.7 %) had low birth weight (DA:39.4 %, JA 33.0 %, IA:13.7 %). Antenatal diagnosis was made in 92 cases(43.6 %). However 22 cases (23.9 %) of them were transferred to pediatric surgeon after delivery. Maternal polyhydramnios was observed in 63 cases(28.9 %). Seventy· five cases(34.4 %) were taken only simple abdominal film for diagnostic studies. The associated malformations were observed in 54 aresia and were observed more frequently in DA(35 cases, 47.9 %). Meconium peritonitis due to intrauterine bowel perforation was more frequently associated with IA compared to DA and JA. The overall mortality rate was 30 %. (Abbreuations: $P_{T}$;p-value in total, $P_{DJ,DI,JI}$;p value between two groups among duodenal, jejunal and ileal groups).

새기형(?畸形, Branchial Anomalies) - 대한 소아외과학회 회원을 주 대상으로 한 전국 조사 -

박우현,권수인,김상윤,김성철,김신곤,김우기,김인구,김재억,김현학,박귀원,박영식,박주섭,송영택,안우섭,오남근,오수명,유수영,이남혁,이두선,이명덕,Park, W.H.,Kwon, S.I.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.C.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, H.H.,Park, K.W.,Park, Y.S.,Park, 대한소아외과학회 1996 소아외과 Vol.2 No.2

The survey on branchial anomalies was conducted by Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. A total of 173 cases were reported, which were managed by 36 members and cooperators during the three years from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1995. The following results were obtained by retrospective analysis of the 173 cases of branchial anomalies. The presenting symptoms were cervical mass in 101 cases, pit with or without discharge in 71, cervical abscess in 47 and respiratory difficulty in 3. The average age of the patients with cervical abscess was 52 months. Seventy(79%) of 89 patients with branchial anomalies and a cystic mass had their first clinical manifestations by 1 year of age, while 40(51%) of 78 patients with only a branchial cyst had their first clinical manifestation in first year of life. Radiologic studies were carried out in 77 patients (43%). The preferred diagnostic modalities were ultrasonography(47 patients), simple neck radiogram(19) and CT scan(17). Preoperative diagnosis was correctly made in 156(91%) of 173 patients. Seventeen patients were incorrectly diagnosed as thyroglossal duct cyst in 5 patients, cystic hygroma in 4, dermoid cyst in 3, and lymphadenopathy in 3. There were no remarkable difference in sex and laterality of presentation but bilateral lesions were found in 9(5%) patients and unusual locations of the anomalies were the manubrium, left subclavicular area, median cervial area, preauricular and parotid area. There were 78(45%) patients with cyst, 52(30%) patients with sinus, 35(20%) patients with fistula and 8(5%) patient with skin tag. Embryological classification was possible in only 64(37%) patients. The 2nd branchial anomaly was present in 50(78%), the 1st branchial anomaly in 10(18%), and the 3rd or 4th branchial anomaly in 4(6%). Histopathological study of the lining epithelium(N=134) is recorded that 45% were lined with squamous epithelium, 17% with respiratory epithelium, 6% with. squamous and respiratory epithelium, 14% with inflammatory change. Lymphoid tissue was common(62%) in the wall of the lesions. Twelve(7%) of 158 patients had postoperative complications including wound complication, recurrence and facial nerve palsy.

담관낭종 -대한소아외과학회회원 대상 전국조사-

최금자,김대연,김상윤,김성철,김신곤,김우기,김인구,김재억,김재천,김해영,김홍주,박귀원,박우현,박진영,백홍규,서정민,송영택,오수명,유수영,이두선,이명덕,이석구,이성철,박영식,이태훈,정상영,Choi, Kum-Ja,Kim, D.Y.,Kim, S.Y.,Kim, S.C.,Kim, S.K.,Kim, W.K.,Kim, I.K.,Kim, J.E.,Kim, J.C.,Kim 대한소아외과학회 2003 소아외과 Vol.9 No.1

본 조사 결과는 32개 병원의 39명의 회원에 의해 수술받은 환자 348명의 기록과 회원 37명의 설문 응답자를 분석한 것으로 많은 수의 기록지가 내용이 불충분하거나 일치되지 않은 기술로 인해 자료로서의 한계가 있었다. 특히 췌담관합류 이상에 대한 기록 중 약 절반이 미상으로 기록된 것에서 알 수 있드시 자료가 매우 미흡하였고, 담관낭종의 유형을 정하는 것 예후 인자 및 산 전 진단된 담관낭종의 수술 적기등에 대하여도 회원마다 견해 차이가 있으나 심도있는 토론이 이루어지지 않았다. 따라서 이 결과를 외국의 통계 분석과 비교하는 것 보다는 회원들의 향 후 진료와 연구에 참고가 될 수 있다는 것에 의미를 두고자 하며, 회원들이 동일한 등록지를 작성하는 전향적 연구로 우리나라 담관낭종에 대한 분류, 췌담관 합류이상, 예후 인자들에 대한 재 논의의 출발점이 되기를 기대한다. A nationwide survey on choledochal cyst was undertaken among 39 members of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons. The members were required to complete a questionnaire and the case registration form for each patient during the five year period of 1997 to 2001. Three hundred and forty eight patients were registered from 32 institutions. The average number of patients per surgeon was one to two every year. The male to female ratio was 1:3.4. The age of patients on diagnosis was $49.0{\pm}44.4$ months. The geographic distribution was 34.8% in Seoul and Kyoungki-do, 33.3% in Kyoungsang-do, 17.9% in Cholla-do, and 8.5% in Choongchung-do, in order of frequency. The three common clinical presentations were abdominal pain (63.8%), vomiting (35.3%), and jaundice (29.1%). Only seven patients (2%) presented with classic triad, and 25 patients were diagnosed by antenatal ultrasonographic examination. According to the Todani Classification, 238 patients (7l.3%) were type 1, 3 (0.9%) type 11, and 93 (27.8%) type IV. At the time of the operation, three important associated conditions were choledocholithiasis in 45 patients (15.1%), liver fibrosis (Grade 1-4) in 35, and previous operative procedure for biliary diseases in 10. Associated anomalies were observed in 13 patients (3.8%). Three hundred thirty nine (98.8%) of 343 lesions were treated by Cyst excision and Roux-Y hepaticoiejunostomy. One hundred seventy-six patients had an anomalous arrangement of the pancreatobiliary ductal system (APBD): APBD was not in 92 patients, biliary duct joined to the pancreatic duct in 51, and pancreatic duct joined to the biliary duct in 26. There were 8.5% early, and 7.7% late phase operative complications. The major complications were bleeding, anastomotic leakage, and acute pancreatitis. The combination of acute abdomen and choledochal cyst may suggest spontaneous rupture. Because of the development of late intrahepatic bile duct stones, long term follow up after cyst excision and hepaticojejunostomy is required. The optimal time of surgical intervention should also be considered in the situation of routine use of antenatal ultrasonographic examination. This is the first review of the choledochal cyst in Korea and provides baseline data for future comparisons.