This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Background Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and magnetic resonance
cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) are tests used in the diagnosis of common bile duct …

Background: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is one of many newer
noninvasive tests that can image the biliary tree. Purpose: To precisely estimate the overall …

Background: The expanding spectrum of therapeutic options for patients with surgical
jaundice makes it necessary for the radiologist to precisely assess the etiology, location …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging provides multiplanar large field-of-view images of the
body with excellent soft-tissue contrast and without ionizing radiation. As a result, MR …

Objective To assess the utility of triage guidelines for patients with cholelithiasis and
suspected choledocholithiasis, incorporating selective use of magnetic resonance …

AIM: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
(MRCP) in patients with choledocholithiasis. METHODS: We systematically searched …

VOLUME 60, NO. 3, 2004 GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 437 and being moderate to
severe in about 1% 16-20 Because of its attendant risks and the availability of safer …

Abstract Evaluation of suspected biliary tract obstruction is a common clinical problem.
Clinical data such as history, physical examination, and laboratory tests can accurately …

Obstructive jaundice is a clinical symptom that results from cholestasis. Cholestasis can be
extrahepatic or intrahepatic and is typically associated with biochemical abnormalities in the …