The research on diagnosis and treatment of intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary stones / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

The clinical and fundamental research for intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary stones were still inadequate currently.It was difficult for treat and has the following clinical features:extensive he-patic lesion,complex conditions,more complications,higher recurrence rate,etc.Satisfactory results were hard to gained if just depend on conventional surgery recently.As the methods of diagnosis and treatment are continuously increasing:Ultrasound,CT,MRCP,Choledochoscope,Cholangiography and 3D imaging of hepa-tobiliary system.From the traditional open operation to a variety of minimally invasive treatment.Different examination and treatment methods has its advantages and disadvantages.How to choose the effective,less trauma,appropriate pathway method is the main direction for the current research.