Ramu, presents with recurrent attacks of cholelithiasis, U/S examination shows a dilated CBD of 1 cm. The next line of management is ?
Correct Answer: ERCP
Description: Ans. is A ie. ERCP The first inv. for any pt. with cholelithiasis or jaundice is U/S. Next inv. depends on U/S findings, If the intrahepatic ducts are dilated without any extrahepatic dilatation then the preferred inv. is ----> PTC* If the dilatation is in CBD ---> ERCP*. ERCP may provide direct diagnosis of the distal CBD pathology and may be therapeutic as well for a CBD stone or stricture.
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