Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The transverse common duct.

J B Jacobson, P A Brodey

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Transverse common ducts appear in 18% of dilated extrahepatic ducts and 6% of normal ducts. Awareness of this sonographic variation aids in locating bile duct obstructions.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Attenuation difference between tumor and surrounding normal pancreas.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1999
    Same author

    Symptomatic leiomyoma of the adrenal.

    Clinical imaging·1994
    Same author

    Symptomatic leiomyoma of the adrenal.

    International urology and nephrology·1993
    Same author

    Effects of nafarelin on bone density.

    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·1990
    Same author

    Thymic lymphocytes. III. Cooperative phenomenon in the proliferation of thymocytes under Con A stimulation.

    Cellular immunology·1986
    Same author

    A new vaginal antifungal agent--butoconazole nitrate.

    Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica·1985
    Same journal

    The Banality of Cancer: Entropy As a Third Pillar of Lung Nodule Risk Assessment.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    Same journal

    A Narrow Window for Artificial Intelligence-Generated Synthetic Temporal Bone CT From MRI.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    Same journal

    From Uncertainty to Actionable Management: The Isolated Abnormal Axillary Lymph Node.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    Same journal

    Beyond Detection: Translating Artificial Intelligence-Driven Opportunistic Screening Into Clinical Action.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    Same journal

    Navigating PSMA PET Radiopharmaceuticals: Clinical and Operational Factors.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    Same journal

    From Mesenteric Ischemia to Intestinal Stroke.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • The common bile duct's anatomy can vary, potentially impacting diagnostic imaging.
    • Transverse common ducts are an anatomical variation that may be encountered during abdominal sonography.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the sonographic appearance and incidence of transverse common ducts.
    • To determine the clinical significance of this anatomical variation in diagnosing bile duct obstructions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 118 intraoperative cholangiograms.
    • Analysis of the incidence and dimensions of transverse common duct segments in both normal and dilated extrahepatic ducts.

    Main Results:

    • A transverse segment longer than 35 mm was identified in 18% of dilated extrahepatic ducts and 6% of normal caliber ducts.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Dilated transverse common ducts can be sonographically mistaken for portal or splenic veins.

    • Conclusions:

    • Transverse common ducts represent a significant anatomical variation with implications for diagnostic imaging.
    • Recognizing this variation is crucial for accurate interpretation of sonograms and localization of extrahepatic bile duct lesions.