| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4292570 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2011 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
The most cost-effective treatment strategy for the majority of patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis is LC with routine IOC. If stones are detected, CBDE should be forgone and the patient referred for ERCP.
Keywords
CPTIOCMRCPEUSCMSCBDDRGCurrent Procedural Terminologycommon bile duct explorationLosmagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatographyendoscopic ultrasoundlength of staycommon bile ductCenters for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesLaparoscopic cholecystectomyintraoperative cholangiographydiagnosis related group
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Authors
Lisa M. MD, MAS, Stanley J. MD, FACS, John P. MD, Karen J. MD, MPH, FACS, John M. MD,