Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis: Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

Procedure of choice

Accurate and can be used even if pt liver dysfunction and jaundice

95% stone detection

Answer 1

Ultrasonography

Question 2

Visualization of gallbladder, cystic duct, common hepatic duct, and common bile duct.

Answer 2

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Question 3

Radiographic image of the bile ducts that is obtained by cholangiography

Answer 3

IV Cholangiogram

Question 4

Gallbladder imaging

Answer 4

Cholecystography

Question 5

Diagnostic Procedures

Answer 5

1. Ultrasonography (procedure of choice)
2. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
3. IV Cholangiogram
4. Prolong Prothrombin time
5. CBC - Leukocytosis (WBC count)
6. Cholecystography

Question 6

Types of Cholecystography

Answer 6

1. Oral
2. IV

Question 7

Types of Cholecystography

Done 10-12hrs after administration of contrast medium

Answer 7

Oral Cholecystography

Question 8

Types of Cholecystography

Done 10 minutes after administration of contrast medium

Answer 8

IV Cholecystography