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Noninvasive Detection of Gallstone Acute Pancreatitis

Noninvasive Detection of Gallstone Acute Pancreatitis Abstract To the Editor.—We read with interest the article by Dr Neoptolemos and colleagues1 concerning the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis. The authors state that noninvasive imaging modalities, including ultrasonography and computed tomography, are of "dubious" value for detecting choledocholithiasis. We have found these modalities, especially computed tomography, to be quite useful in this regard. By using state-of-the-art equipment, fast scanners (≤2 s), and fine collimation (5 mm) scans, intraductal stones can be detected in up to 90% of cases.2,3 Improved ultrasound techniques, including scanning the intrapancreatic bile duct transversely with the patient upright, can increase the rate of sonographic detection to 89% and 70% for proximal and distal stones, respectively.4 The noninvasive imaging modalities can provide a fairly accurate screen for choledocholithiasis and should be considered before more invasive studies are undertaken. References 1. Neoptolemos JP, London N, Slater ND, et al: A prospective study of ERCP and endoscopic sphincterectomy in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis: A rational and safe approach to management . Arch Surg 1986;121:697-702.Crossref 2. Jeffrey RB, Federle MP, Lang FC, et al: Computed tomography of choledocholithiasis . AJR 1983;140:1179-1183.Crossref 3. Mitchell SE, Clark RA: A comparison of computed tomography and sonography in choledocholithiasis . AJR 1984;142:729-733.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Surgery American Medical Association

Noninvasive Detection of Gallstone Acute Pancreatitis

GORE, RICHARD M.; VOGELZANG, ROBERT L.
Archives of Surgery , Volume 122 (5) – May 1, 1987
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Noninvasive Detection of Gallstone Acute Pancreatitis

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Abstract To the Editor.—We read with interest the article by Dr Neoptolemos and colleagues1 concerning the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis. The authors state that noninvasive imaging modalities, including ultrasonography and computed tomography, are of "dubious" value for detecting choledocholithiasis. We have found these modalities, especially computed tomography, to be quite useful in this...
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10.1001/archsurg.1987.01400170126022
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Abstract

Abstract To the Editor.—We read with interest the article by Dr Neoptolemos and colleagues1 concerning the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis. The authors state that noninvasive imaging modalities, including ultrasonography and computed tomography, are of "dubious" value for detecting choledocholithiasis. We have found these modalities, especially computed tomography, to be quite useful in this regard. By using state-of-the-art equipment, fast scanners (≤2 s), and fine collimation (5 mm) scans, intraductal stones can be detected in up to 90% of cases.2,3 Improved ultrasound techniques, including scanning the intrapancreatic bile duct transversely with the patient upright, can increase the rate of sonographic detection to 89% and 70% for proximal and distal stones, respectively.4 The noninvasive imaging modalities can provide a fairly accurate screen for choledocholithiasis and should be considered before more invasive studies are undertaken. References 1. Neoptolemos JP, London N, Slater ND, et al: A prospective study of ERCP and endoscopic sphincterectomy in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis: A rational and safe approach to management . Arch Surg 1986;121:697-702.Crossref 2. Jeffrey RB, Federle MP, Lang FC, et al: Computed tomography of choledocholithiasis . AJR 1983;140:1179-1183.Crossref 3. Mitchell SE, Clark RA: A comparison of computed tomography and sonography in choledocholithiasis . AJR 1984;142:729-733.Crossref

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Archives of Surgery – American Medical Association

Published: May 1, 1987

References

  • A prospective study of ERCP and endoscopic sphincterectomy in the diagnosis and treatment of gallstone acute pancreatitis: A rational and safe approach to management
    Neoptolemos JP, London N, Slater ND, et al
  • Computed tomography of choledocholithiasis
    Jeffrey RB, Federle MP, Lang FC, et al
  • A comparison of computed tomography and sonography in choledocholithiasis
    Mitchell SE, Clark RA