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Common Bile Duct Stones

1995; Elsevier BV; Volume: 5; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s1052-5157(18)30403-3

ISSN

1558-1950

Autores

Steven A. Edmundowicz,

Tópico(s)

Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments

Resumo

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a sensitive and specific modality for the detection of choledocholithiasis. In experienced hands, it can be completely effective in almost all patients without significant risk. Prospective studies have shown that the sensitivity and specificity of EUS for the detection of choledocholithiasis rival that of ERCP. The clinical roles for EUS in these settings are currently evolving and will also likely be shaped by the continued forces to practice the most effective medicine.

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