La colangio RMN nell'algoritmo diagnostico dei candidati a videolaparocolecistectomia

Translated title of the contribution: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnostic algorithm of candidates to videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy

F. Puglisi, A. Magialetti, A. Carriero, P. Capuano, M. De Fazio, F. Verzillo, G. Martines, M. Simone

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Abstract

Background. High resolution magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non invasive imaging modality for depicting the pancreatobiliary tree. It can demostrate dilation, stenosis and intraductal filling defects of both the biliary and the pancreatic duct. The imaging quality of high resolution MRCP is excellent. MRCP appears to be more effective and less invasive than endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to evaluate many pancreatic and biliary diseases as choledocholithiasis, malignant obstruction, incomplete or failed ERCP, postsurgical alterations of the biliary tract (as biliary-enteric anastomoses), sclerosing cholangitis, chronic pancreatitis, and congenital anomalies of the biliary and pancreatic duct. Methods. MRCP was performed in 21 non selected patients with suspected choledocholithiasis and demonstrated the presence of stones in the biliary tract in 5 of them. In these 5 patients sequential endoscopic-laparoscopic treatment was performed and confirmed in all cases the presence of stones in the biliary tree. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (VLC) and transcystic cholangiography was attempted in the restant 16 patients. Results. Laparoscopic transcystic cholangiography conformed in all cases the response of MRCP. Conclusions. MRCP has the potential to replace ERCP in the management of patients candidate to VLC with suspected choledocholithiasis.

Translated title of the contributionMagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnostic algorithm of candidates to videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy
Original languageItalian
Pages (from-to)581-585
Number of pages5
JournalMinerva Chirurgica
Volume55
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2000
Externally publishedYes

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