Summary
Diagnostic ultrasound is useful in evaluation in biliary tract disease because it is independent of function, rapidly performed, and noninvasive. In most cases the presence or absence of obstruction as well as the etiology of the obstruction can be made.
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Lawson, T.L. Evaluation of biliary tract disease by diagnostic ultrasound. Digest Dis Sci 22, 820–828 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01694514
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