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Diagnostik von erkrankungen der gallenblase und -wege aus sicht des internisten und chirurgen. Anforderungen an die radiologische diagnostik

Translated title of the contribution: Diagnostics for diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract from the viewpoint of the internist and surgeon. Demands made on radiological diagnostics
  • Krankenhaus Salem
  • University Hospital Heidelberg

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Abstract

Jaundice and colic pain of the right upper quadrant are the main symptoms of biliary diseases. Gallstone-related diseases often lead to hospital admission. The evaluation of a patient with biliary symptoms requires a combination of history taking, physical examination, laboratory analysis, and imaging modalities. A high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan is usually sufficient to evaluate a patient with painless jaundice. Ultrasonography is helpful as an initial screening test to guide the diagnostic work-up. Invasive methods (e.g., ERCP) are mainly used for palliation of patients with incurable disease.

Translated title of the contributionDiagnostics for diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract from the viewpoint of the internist and surgeon. Demands made on radiological diagnostics
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)968-975
Number of pages8
JournalRadiologe
Volume45
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2005
Externally publishedYes

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