Catheter probe extraductal ultrasound (EDUS) exploration of the common bile duct is safe in elderly patients with suspicion of choledocholithiasis after distal gastrectomy.

Thomas ToglianiStefano PilatiAndrea LisottiGiancarlo CalettiPietro Fusaroli

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2020)

EDUS may represent an accurate and safe alternative to standard endoscopic ultrasonography and MRCP for the detection of CBD stones in elderly patients who are status post-Billroth II gastric surgery.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
magnetic resonance imaging
coronary artery bypass
contrast enhanced
loop mediated isothermal amplification
middle aged
high resolution
quantum dots
living cells
label free
real time pcr
urinary tract
mass spectrometry
fluorescent probe