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

question 18

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 a CBD obstruction during an open cholecystectomy.
• C) laparoscopy technology is not available.
• D) All of the options are correct.

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