Potential of laparoscopic ultrasonography as an alternative to operative cholangiography in the detection of bile duct stones

Background: Intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) is time consuming, requires radiation and sometimes fails. In contrast, laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) is a comparatively quick, safe and non‐invasive technique. The aim of this study was to assess the potential of LUS as an alternative to IOC. Me...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of surgery 2001-01, Vol.88 (1), p.65-69
Hauptverfasser:	Tranter, S. E., Thompson, M. H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cholangiography - methods Cholangiography - standards Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - methods Female Gallstones - diagnostic imaging Gallstones - surgery Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Other diseases. Semiology Prospective Studies Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Interventional
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