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Biliary Tract Radiology pp 71–86Cite as

Ultrasonography of the Bile Ducts

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Ultrasonography (US) is a primary tool in imaging of the hepatobiliary system. It is a reliable technique, whether in assessing the size of the bile ducts or in evaluating the liver, structures at the porta hepatis, gallbladder, or pancreas. It can be performed in any patient; there are no contraindications since no contrast material or radiation is required. Moreover, it can be performed rapidly and it may be repeated as often as necessary.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, 00161, Rome, Italy

    R. Di Nardo MD (Senior Staff Radiologist), L. Broglia MD (Resident in Diagnostic Radiology), M. Bezzi MD (Assistant Professor) & A. Tortora MD (Resident in Diagnostic Radiology)

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Di Nardo, R., Broglia, L., Bezzi, M., Tortora, A. (1997). Ultrasonography of the Bile Ducts. In: Rossi, P., Bezzi, M. (eds) Biliary Tract Radiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60343-3_8

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