Abstract:Background: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a safe and sensitive investigation for the imaging of common bile duct pathology. When used to exclude common bile duct (CBD) stones MRCP may obviate the need for intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC). In this prospective study, we looked at the single centre results of patients who underwent cholecystectomy with IOC following preoperative MRCP.
Methods: Over a period of 1 year, 69 patients (24 male and 45 female), mean age 59 (range 19–86) years w… Show more
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