Imaging of the common bile duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: sonography versus videofluoroscopic cholangiography.
- 1 October 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Roentgen Ray Society in American Journal of Roentgenology
- Vol. 165 (4) , 847-851
- https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.165.4.7676979
Abstract
The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the accuracies of laparoscopic sonography and laparoscopic videofluoroscopic cholangiography in detecting common bile duct stones and in identifying ductal anomalies during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Ninety-five patients who underwent laparoscopic videofluoroscopic cholecystectomy were prospectively studied with laparoscopic sonography and laparoscopic videofluoroscopic cholangiography. The number of successful studies, the time required to complete the study, and complications resulting from the study were recorded. The biliary system was evaluated for complete visualization of the common bile duct, visualization of the cystic duct, ductal anomalies, maximum diameter of the common bile duct, and common bile duct stones and/or debris. Also determined was whether laparoscopic sonographic findings altered operative management.Laparoscopic sonography was successfully performed in 93 of 95 patients, and laparoscopic videofluoroscopic cholangiography was s...Keywords
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