title: Operative ultrasonic bile duct scanning.
abstract: The concept of operative echography is introduced. A technique of operative ultrasonic bile duct visualization is presented as an alternative to contrast cholangiography during surgery. The technique is rapid, sensitive, provides immediate results, and does not involve the use of ionizing radiation.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001652:Bile Ducts; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography