ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Postcholecystectomy pain
;
ERCP misdiagnosis
;
Choledocholithiasis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become an essential tool to investigate patients with the postcholecystectomy syndrome. A normal cholangiogram usually rules out the presence of biliary tract disease, and further investigations are directed towards other organ systems. We present a case in which a normal ERCP caused a significant delay in reassessing the biliary tree in a patient who eventually presented with choledocholithiasis. A repeat ERCP should be considered in patients with persistent biliary tract pain, even if the initial ERCP shows no abnormality.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00590928
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