Choledocholithiasis CT

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Overview

Contrast Computerized tomography CT is moderately sensitive to Choledocholithiasis with a sensitivity of 65-88%, while CT cholangiography with biliary excreted contrast agents are highly sensitive and specific with 88-96% and 88-98%, respectively.