Open Common Bile Duct (CBD)exploration May Be Indicated in Some

question 22

Multiple Choice

Open common bile duct (CBD) exploration may be indicated in some cases where:

• A) the patient has undergone prior biliary surgery.
• B) a positive cholangiogram shows an obstruction in the pancreatic duct.
• C) endoscopic, percutaneous, or laparoscopic techniques are possible.
• D) computerized tomography (CT) reveals a hepatic duct less than 4 mm in size.

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