Routine MRCP in the management of patients with gallbladder stones awaiting cholecystectomy: a single-centre experience

ConclusionsMRCP is a reliable evaluation for the detection of common bile duct (CBD) stones, reducing the misdiagnosis of retained choledocholithiasis with normal biochemical predictors and US examination.Main messages• MRCP is a non-invasive method for the detection of CBD stones.• Preoperative MRCP reduces the misdiagnosis of retained choledocholithiasis.• Detection of choledocholithiasis is mandatory prior to cholecystectomy to avoid surgical morbidity
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research