Differential Diagnosis of Intrahepatic Bile Duct Dilatation - Page 4
Recently, there have been several reports on the diagnostic value of MR cholangio-pancreatography (MRCP) for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant bile duct …
ERCP or MRCP? - Medscape
Aug 16, 2004 · If a choledochocholedochostomy (duct-to-duct anastomosis) was done at the time of transplantation, the patient should have an ERCP. However, if the anastomosis was a …
Conference Report - ERCP and Related Technologies - Page 6
May 22, 2000 · Whether MRCP should become the noninvasive imaging test of choice (vs CT or ultrasound) prior to implementation of invasive studies remains an open question, because no …
Two Salvage Techniques to Access Common Bile Duct Work Well
Apr 23, 2025 · Endoscopic ultrasound–guided rendezvous and precut sphincterotomy are both effective salvage techniques for patients with difficult bile duct cannulation.
Exploring the Etiology of Mild Acute Biliary Pancreatitis - Page 4
The diagnostic yield of EUS-S in recurrent pancreatitis with non-dilated ducts and unknown etiology was 13.6% and 16.7% higher than MRCP-S and ERCP, respectively (although not …
Acupressure on Outer Ear Improves Sleep in Dyspepsia - Medscape
2 days ago · Auricular acupressure in patients with functional dyspepsia and insomnia led to improved sleep and was well-tolerated, with benefits lasting beyond the treatment duration.
Transfusion May Raise Death Risk After Endocarditis Surgery
3 days ago · Anemia and transfusion of red blood cells are common in patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis, and transfusion is linked to an increased risk for short- and …
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction - Medscape
Jul 9, 2009 · Patients with suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction are often difficult to evaluate. Review the latest on diagnosis and treatment, and learn about opportunities for further research.
Vitamin D Overdose: When Good Intentions Turn Toxic - Medscape
Aug 12, 2025 · Excessive vitamin D intake triggers severe hypercalcemia and kidney injury in otherwise healthy individuals, highlighting the risk for unsupervised supplementation.
Conference Report - Update on Liver Disease - Page 6 - Medscape
Jun 19, 2000 · But in smaller centers where this is not the case, a diagnostic MRCP may be more desirable than addressing the risk that would be involved in performing a diagnostic ERCP …