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A Clinical Study of Obstructive Jaundice Secondary to Choledocholithiasis

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Mohammed Shazad Ahmed1 , Syed Mohammed Sajjad Husayni1 , Mohammed Naqi Zain

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Background:Humans have long known about jaundice. Obstructive jaundice is common in general surgery. Intrahepatic or extrahepatic blockage can cause obstructive jaundice. Most patients with suspected biliary blockage start with an abdominal ultrasound. This study aims to determine the prevalence of obstructive jaundice owing to choledocholithiasis in my hospital, the role of ultrasound in detecting such cases, and the treatment options available at Princes Dusra Hospital Hyderabad. Materials and Methods: Between June 2019 and June 2021, 24 patients with obstructive jaundice due to choledocholithiasis were studied at Princes Esra Hospital in Hyderabad. These patients received surgery. The proforma was used to assess these patients both pre- and post-operatively

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