Impacts on outcomes and management of preoperative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: for whom it should be considered?

Conclusion: MRCP is valuable for identification of bile duct variation and CBD stones. Preoperative MRCP can be considered, particularly in patients with elevated γ-GT, for proper preoperative management and avoidance of complications. PMID: 33029481 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33029481?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - October 9, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research