The Cost Effectiveness of Endoscopic Ultrasound ( EUS ) Based Strategy in Diagnosis of Common Bile Duct Stones

Patients with high risk underwent EUS examination under conscious sedation. EUS was examined from second part of duodenum up to duodenal bulb. All patients even if negative EUS examination of CBD stone were underwent ERCP in the same session. The ERCPs were performed in standard manner. All patients were contacted by phone on day 1, 3 and 30 after the procedure.

Patients with intermediate risk underwent EUS examination under conscious sedation. EUS was examined from second part of duodenum up to duodenal bulb. ERCPs were done at the discretion of the attending physicians. The ERCPs were performed in standard manner. The patients without ERCP done were contacted at 3 months interval to assess symptoms and LFT for 12 months.