Preoperative MRCP Can Rule Out Choledocholithiasis in Acute Cholecystitis with a High Negative Predictive Value: Prospective Cohort Study with Intraoperative Cholangiography
Mattila, Anne; Helminen, Olli; Pynnönen, Emilia; Sironen, Antti; Elomaa, Eeva; Nevalainen, Mika (2024-01-18)
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18.01.2024
Mattila, A., Helminen, O., Pynnönen, E., Sironen, A., Elomaa, E., & Nevalainen, M. (2023). Preoperative mrcp can rule out choledocholithiasis in acute cholecystitis with a high negative predictive value: Prospective cohort study with intraoperative cholangiography. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 27(11), 2396–2402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-023-05790-x
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Abstract
Background:
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) provides a noninvasive and fast modality for imaging the biliary tree when choledocholithiasis is suspected. Guidelines suggest that MRCP is recommended when strong or moderate signs of common bile duct (CBD) stones are present. Well-performed prospective studies are scarce regarding the sensitivity and specificity of preoperative MRCP in patients with acute cholecystitis in comparison with intraoperative cholangiography, ERCP, or choledochoscopy.
Methods:
We performed a prospective, observational population-based feasibility study in Central Finland Hospital Nova between January 2019 and December 2019. We examined the diagnostic performance of preoperative MRCP on consecutive patients with acute cholecystitis scheduled for index admission cholecystectomy. The accuracy of MRCP was verified with IOC, choledochoscopy, or ERCP. The interobserver reliability of the image quality of MRCP and the sensitivity and specificity of choledocholithiasis were observed independently by three experienced radiologists.
Results:
A total of 180 consecutive patients diagnosed with acute cholecystitis followed by index admission cholecystectomy were identified. MRCP was performed in 113/180 (62.8%) patients, and complementary perioperative imaging of the bile ducts was performed in 72/113 (63.7%) patients. The incidence of choledocholithiasis was high (29.2%). In acute cholecystitis, the sensitivity (76.2–85.7%) and specificity (84.3–92.2%) of MRCP were equally compared to the literature with unselected patient groups. The best visibility was observed in the common hepatic duct, the inferior CBD, and the central hepatic duct. The interobserver reliability was excellent for determining the size and quantity of CBD stones.
Conclusion:
In acute cholecystitis, MRCP yields high negative predictive value regarding detection of choledocholithiasis. If CBD stones were discovered, the interobserver reliability was excellent when measuring the size and number of CBD stones. The best-visualized area was the distal part of the biliary tract, which provides good preoperative workup if choledocholithiasis is present.
Background:
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) provides a noninvasive and fast modality for imaging the biliary tree when choledocholithiasis is suspected. Guidelines suggest that MRCP is recommended when strong or moderate signs of common bile duct (CBD) stones are present. Well-performed prospective studies are scarce regarding the sensitivity and specificity of preoperative MRCP in patients with acute cholecystitis in comparison with intraoperative cholangiography, ERCP, or choledochoscopy.
Methods:
We performed a prospective, observational population-based feasibility study in Central Finland Hospital Nova between January 2019 and December 2019. We examined the diagnostic performance of preoperative MRCP on consecutive patients with acute cholecystitis scheduled for index admission cholecystectomy. The accuracy of MRCP was verified with IOC, choledochoscopy, or ERCP. The interobserver reliability of the image quality of MRCP and the sensitivity and specificity of choledocholithiasis were observed independently by three experienced radiologists.
Results:
A total of 180 consecutive patients diagnosed with acute cholecystitis followed by index admission cholecystectomy were identified. MRCP was performed in 113/180 (62.8%) patients, and complementary perioperative imaging of the bile ducts was performed in 72/113 (63.7%) patients. The incidence of choledocholithiasis was high (29.2%). In acute cholecystitis, the sensitivity (76.2–85.7%) and specificity (84.3–92.2%) of MRCP were equally compared to the literature with unselected patient groups. The best visibility was observed in the common hepatic duct, the inferior CBD, and the central hepatic duct. The interobserver reliability was excellent for determining the size and quantity of CBD stones.
Conclusion:
In acute cholecystitis, MRCP yields high negative predictive value regarding detection of choledocholithiasis. If CBD stones were discovered, the interobserver reliability was excellent when measuring the size and number of CBD stones. The best-visualized area was the distal part of the biliary tract, which provides good preoperative workup if choledocholithiasis is present.
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