title: A simple scoring system for predicting bile duct stones in patients with cholelithiasis.
abstract: A means of accurately predicting the presence of stones in the bile duct in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones is lacking. With the use of a three-stage analysis, a predictive score was developed from seven common parameters. Initially the score was formulated by using data from a retrospective series of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy; the system was then tested prospectively over a 1-year period in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones. This simple scoring system demonstrated an ability to predict bile duct stones with a sensitivity in excess of 70%. The use of such a score may allow the development of preoperative strategies for treating patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
authors: Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia.
authors: H M
authors: HM
authors: Soltan
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Kow
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Toouli
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity