Is preoperative MRCP necessary for patients with gallstones? An analysis of the factors related to missed diagnosis of choledocholithiasis by preoperative ultrasound
Y Qiu, Z Yang, Z Li, W Zhang, D Xue - BMC gastroenterology, 2015 - Springer
Background The diagnosis of associated choledocholithiasis prior to cholecystectomy for
patients with gallstones is important for the surgical decision and treatment efficacy …
patients with gallstones is important for the surgical decision and treatment efficacy …
Clinical characteristics of acute cholecystitis with elevated liver enzymes not associated with choledocholithiasis
SH Song, CI Kwon, SM **, HJ Park… - European journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Results We analyzed clinical characteristics and comorbidities in 424 patients. Among 424
cholecystectomy patients with abnormal liver enzymes, 178 (42%) patients did not have …
cholecystectomy patients with abnormal liver enzymes, 178 (42%) patients did not have …
[HTML][HTML] Combination of serum gamma-glutamyltransferase and alkaline phosphatase in predicting the diagnosis of asymptomatic choledocholithiasis secondary to …
Y Mei, L Chen, PF Zeng, CJ Peng, J Wang… - World journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is one of the most important laboratory
tests for the evaluation of liver damage. Through a long-term clinical observation of patients …
tests for the evaluation of liver damage. Through a long-term clinical observation of patients …
Total bilirubin trend as a predictor of common bile duct stones in acute cholecystitis and symptomatic cholelithiasis
DB Gillaspie, KA Davis, KM Schuster - The American Journal of Surgery, 2019 - Elsevier
Background We hypothesized that trends in total bilirubin in the context of cholecystitis and
symptomatic cholelithiasis could be used to guide testing for the presence of common bile …
symptomatic cholelithiasis could be used to guide testing for the presence of common bile …
Puerarin, isolated from Kudzu root (Willd.), attenuates hepatocellular cytotoxicity and regulates the GSK-3β/NF-κB pathway for exerting the hepatoprotection against …
R Li, T Liang, Q He, C Guo, L Xu, K Zhang… - International …, 2013 - Elsevier
Puerarin (PR) has been utilized as a phytomedicine to managing liver disease in China.
Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the potential PR-mediated hepatoprotective role against …
Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the potential PR-mediated hepatoprotective role against …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of gallstone predictor: comparative analysis of ultrasonographic and biochemical parameters
HM Aslam, S Saleem, MM Edhi, HA Shaikh… - International archives of …, 2013 - Springer
Gallstones represent a significant burden for health care systems worldwide and are one of
the most common disorders presenting to emergency room. Ultrasonography, complete …
the most common disorders presenting to emergency room. Ultrasonography, complete …
ACR Appropriateness criteria® abnormal liver function tests
Liver function tests are commonly obtained in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Various overlap** lab patterns can be seen due to derangement of hepatocytes and bile …
Various overlap** lab patterns can be seen due to derangement of hepatocytes and bile …
A scoring system for the prediction of choledocholithiasis: a prospective cohort study
BO Al-Jiffry, S Khayat, E Abdeen… - Annals of Saudi …, 2016 - annsaudimed.net
BACKGROUND: Techniques for diagnosing choledocholithiasis pose significant morbidity
and mortality risks. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop and validate a clinical scoring …
and mortality risks. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop and validate a clinical scoring …
[HTML][HTML] Utility of liver function tests in acute cholecystitis
H Zgheib, C Wakil, S Shayya… - Annals of hepato …, 2019 - synapse.koreamed.org
Methods Retrospective cohort study of adult patients with AC found in the American College
of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2008 to 2016 …
of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2008 to 2016 …
[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with malignant biliary strictures in patients with atypical or suspicious cells on brush cytology
JY Park, TJ Jeon - Clinical endoscopy, 2019 - synapse.koreamed.org
Methods We retrospectively analyzed data collected from 146 consecutive patients with
indeterminate biliary strictures on imaging who underwent endoscopic retrograde brush …
indeterminate biliary strictures on imaging who underwent endoscopic retrograde brush …