Which of the following terms most precisely refers to the
incision of the common bile duct for removal of stones?
a) Choledocholithotomy
Choledocholithotomy refers to incision of the common bile duct for the
removal of stones (liths).
b) Cholecystostomy
Cholecystostomy refers to opening and drainage of the gallbladder.
c) Choledochotomy
Choledochotomy refers to opening into the common duct.
d) Choledochoduodenostomy
Choledochoduodenostomy refers to anastomosis of the common duct
to the duodenum.
incision of the common bile duct for removal of stones?
a) Choledocholithotomy
Choledocholithotomy refers to incision of the common bile duct for the
removal of stones (liths).
b) Cholecystostomy
Cholecystostomy refers to opening and drainage of the gallbladder.
c) Choledochotomy
Choledochotomy refers to opening into the common duct.
d) Choledochoduodenostomy
Choledochoduodenostomy refers to anastomosis of the common duct
to the duodenum.