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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Choledocholithiasis affects 8-20% of patients with cholecystolithiasis.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis of bile duct stones is essential for guiding treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the sensitivity and specificity of laboratory markers and imaging for preoperative choledocholithiasis diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 254 patients: 207 controls (no choledocholithiasis) and 47 cases (with choledocholithiasis).
  • Evaluated laboratory markers, imaging studies, and intraoperative findings.

Main Results:

  • Fever and jaundice were statistically significant symptoms. Elevated transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, and bilirubin were noted (p<0.001).
  • Ultrasound demonstrated high accuracy for detecting cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Canalicular and transaminase enzyme changes suggest preoperative choledocholithiasis.
  • Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) showed better sensitivity; alkaline phosphatase had greater specificity.
  • Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography exhibit high specificity for diagnosis.