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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 7, 2017; 23(29): 5438-5450
Published online Aug 7, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i29.5438
Published online Aug 7, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i29.5438
Figure 1 Laparoscopic ultrasonography: technique.
Transversal approach - A: Through the liver; B: Directly on the hepatoduodenal pedicle. Longitudinal approach - C: Through the liver; D: Directly on the hepatoduodenal pedicle (isotonic solution’s irrigation that improves acoustic coupling). CD: Cystic duct junction with the the common bile duct; CHD: Common hepatic duct; HA: Hepatic artery; PV: Portal vein; GB: Gallbladder with macrolithiasis.
- Citation: Dili A, Bertrand C. Laparoscopic ultrasonography as an alternative to intraoperative cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(29): 5438-5450
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i29/5438.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i29.5438