Preoperative ultrasonography as a predictor of difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy that requires conversion to open procedure

Aim: The present study was conducted to see whether preoperative ultrasonography can be used as a predictor of difficult lapariscopic cholecystectomy or not. Methods: 50 patients of cholelithiasis, selected from surgical OPD of Rajindra Hospital Patiala, who fulfilled all inclusion and exclusion cri...

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Main Authors: Prem Chand, Rommel Singh, Bimaljot Singh, Rachan Lal Singla, Manish Yadav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2015;volume=21;issue=2;spage=102;epage=105;aulast=Chand