The southwestern surgical congress multi-center trial on suspected common duct stones

Richard Frazee, Justin Regner, Michael S. Truitt, Vaidehi Agrawal, Megan Swope, Clay Cothren Burlew, Sharmila Dissanaike, Divya Vangipurum, Brandon Bruns, Lindsay O'Meara, John Stivers, Amy Kwok, Brandon T. Grover, Shanu N. Kothari, Chris Cibari, Julie Dunn, Robert C. McIntyre, Frank Wright, Elizabeth P. Scherer, Christopher CraneThomas J. Schroeppel, Emma Callaghan, Stephanie Gordy, Rob Todd

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Abstract

Background: Choledocholithiasis is present in up to 15% of cholecystectomy patients. Treatment can be surgical, endoscopic, or via interventional radiology. We hypothesized significant heterogeneity between hospitals exists in the approach to suspected common duct stones. Methods: A retrospective review of patients that had a preoperative MRCP, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP), or intra-operative cholangiogram was performed. Comparisons were by Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests with significance of p < 0.05 for paired variables and p < 0.017 for multiple comparisons. Results: Twelve participating institutions identified 1263 patients (409 men and 854 women)with a median age of 49 years (IQR: 31–94). Liver function tests (LFT's)were elevated in 939 patients (75%), median bilirubin level 1.75 mg/dl (IQ: 0.8–3.7 mg/dl)and median common duct size 7 mm (IQR 5–10 mm). The most common initial procedure was cholecystectomy with IOC at seven institutions, endoscopy at four and MRCP at one. Conclusion: Significant variation exists within the surgical community regarding suspected common duct stones. These results underscore the need for a protocol for common duct stones to minimize multiple, redundant interventions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1006-1009
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican journal of surgery
Volume217
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Common duct exploration
  • ERCP
  • MRCP

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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