Association Between Extrahepatic Duct Diameter on Abdominal Computed Tomography and Severity Classified Using Tokyo Guidelines 2013 in Elderly Patients With Cholangitis

Association Between Extrahepatic Duct Diameter on Abdominal Computed Tomography and Severity Classified Using Tokyo Guidelines 2013 in Elderly Patients With Cholangitis

Background: It is important to estimate the severity of early stage cholangitis in elderly patients to determine the most appropriate timing of biliary decompression. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) is the modality of choice for the diagnosis of cholangitis; however, studies evaluating the correl...

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Main Authors: Hyeon Song Kim, Chang Min Lee, Byuk Sung Ko, Sung Hyuk Park, Woong Jung, Myung Chun Kim, Young Gwan Ko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2016-12-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Subjects:
Cholangitis
Computed tomography
Geriatrics
Severity
Bile ducts
Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.4235/agmr.2016.20.4.177

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