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How is dx of choledocholithiasis?

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DIAGNOSIS Labs: Increased ALP, LFTs, total and direct Bilirubin. Ultrasound: Highly specific but not very sensitive for CBD stones. It shows gallstones, dilated CBD (>6 mm), and CBD stones in only 20–30% of patients with choledocholithiasis MRCP. ERCP: provides a diagnostic and therapeutic options. Intraoperative cholangiography (during cholecystectomy).


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