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Newest firstBackground Dilatation of the common bile duct (CBD) after cholecystectomy is frequently observed during follow-up imaging; however, its extent and clinical implications remain incompletely defined. Distinguishing physiological postoperative ductal enlargement from pathological dilatation is essential to avoid unnecessary diagnostic evaluation. This study aimed to compare CBD diameter in post-cholecystectomy patien…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundUterine fibroids cause significant morbidity, psychosocial stress, and poor quality of life due to symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, anemia, pain, and bulk symptoms, as well as reproductive complications including infertility, early pregnancy loss, and preterm birth. Fibroids represent a 42.2 billion USD annual economic burden to the United States healthcare system. Despite reported delays in…
Objective 2-15% of laparoscopic cholecystectomy gets converted to an open procedure due to various factors. The aim of this study was to identify pre-operative risk factors that could predict the conversion of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery. Pre-operative prediction would help in reducing the morbidity. Material and methods Adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a tertiary…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Obstructive jaundice is a common clinical condition requiring accurate imaging for prompt diagnosis and management. Ultrasonography (USG) is often the first-line modality, whereas magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) offers non-invasive high-resolution visualization of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of USG and MRCP in obstructive jaund…
BackgroundHepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain major global health challenges, with Rwanda reporting prevalence rates of 2.1% and 6.7%, respectively. Ultrasonography is crucial in assessing chronic viral hepatitis; however, data on sonographic liver patterns among HBV and HCV patients in Rwanda are limited. ObjectivesTo identify B-mode ultrasound liver patterns among hepatitis B an…
Objective To determine the clinical value of high-frequency ultrasonography (US) in the evaluation and diagnosis of pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) among children. Methods The clinical subjects consisted of 31 pediatric patients who were diagnosed with PBM from January 2015 to May 2021 in Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital. The primary outcomes included diagnosis accuracy, imaging characteris…
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential for managing biliary and pancreatic disorders. Infection is the most morbid complication of ERCP and among the most common causes of ERCP-related death. Case presentation A 69-year-old man presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, obstructive jaundice and abnormal liver function tests. Ultrasound revealed cholelithiasis without…
Purpose The aim of this study was to describe our treatment experiences with patients who had acute abdomen (AA) with common bile duct (CBD) dilatation. Methods The treatment outcomes in children with AA and CBD dilatation were retrospectively reviewed. According to the shape of the intrahepatic bile ducts on ultrasonography (US), the origin of the pain was estimated as choledochal cyst (CC) complication or choled…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/aims Treatment for cholangitis without common bile duct (CBD) stones has not been established in patients with gallstones. We investigated the usefulness of endoscopic biliary drainage (EBD) without endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) in patients diagnosed with gallstones and cholangitis without CBD stones by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS). Metho…
Background Recent data have suggested that upfront cholecystectomy should be performed even in the presence of moderately abnormal liver function tests (LFTs). As a consequence, more common bile duct (CBD) stones are discovered on intra-operative cholangiogram. We assessed the presentation and management of such patients to refine their management plan. Methods Adult patients (>16 years) with an acute gallstone-re…
Duplicated gallbladder (GB) is a rare congenital disease. Surgical management of a duplicated GB needs special care because of concurrent bile duct anomalies and the risk of injuring adjacent arteries during surgery. An 80-year-old man visited an emergency room with right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) revealed cholecystitis with a 2-bodied GB. Because of this unusual finding, magnetic res…
Background The diagnosis of associated choledocholithiasis prior to cholecystectomy for patients with gallstones is important for the surgical decision and treatment efficacy. However, whether ultrasound is sufficient for preoperative diagnosis of choledocholithiasis remains controversial, with different opinions on whether routine magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is needed to detect the possible…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose To describe the ultrasonographic (US) findings of type IIIa biliary atresia. Methods We retrospectively reviewed a medical database of patients pathologically confirmed to have biliary atresia, Kasai type IIIa, between January 2002 and May 2013 (n=18). We evaluated US findings including the visible common bile duct (CBD), triangular cord thickness, gallbladder size and shape, and subcapsular flow on color…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose There are risks of common bile duct (CBD) stones in acute cholecystitis, and there is a move among surgeons to identify choledocholithiasis before surgery. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP) has the potential to accurately detect choledocholithiasis in patients with acute cholecystitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive values of MRCP and elevated biochemical predictors…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective One of the best known side effects of using opium is spasm of the sphincter of Oddi, which may increase the diameter of the extrahepatic bile ducts. Ultrasound is the first imaging modality used for evaluating the biliary system because it is commonly available and noninvasive. The principal objective of this study was to measure the common bile duct (CBD) diameter via ultrasonography in opium addicts an…
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