CASE DISCUSSION
Cholangioscopy: Diagnosis and Management of Biliary Disease
Presented India by Dr. Jatin YegurlaViews
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Case Description
Cholangioscopy is an advanced endoscopic technique used for diagnosing and managing biliary diseases. It involves the insertion of a tiny camera into the bile duct to visualize and evaluate abnormalities. This procedure aids in the diagnosis of conditions like bile duct stones, strictures, and...
Case Summary
- ERCP, a common GI intervention utilizing fluoroscopy, is generally effective for managing small stones and strictures. However, complex cases like large stones in the hepatic duct or long-segment CBD strictures often require advanced techniques like cholangioscopy. In these instances, standard ERCP methods may fail, necessitating direct visualization and tissue procurement under vision for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Jatin Yegurla
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, HyderabadDr Jatin Yegurla
MBBS (Osm), MD (PGIMER Chandigarh), DM (AIIMS New Delhi), FAGIE (AIIMS New Delhi), ESEGH (London, UK); Gold Medalist
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