Absolute indication for choledochotomy: (A) Gallstone ileus, (B) Fever, (C) Gallstone pancreatitis, (D) Palpable CBD stone
Answer is D. Choledochotomy Absolute indications(High Suspicion of CBD calculi) Palpable CBD stone Jaundice with cholangitis Demonstration of stone on intra operative cholangiography CBD diameter >12 mm Relative indication (Low Suspicion of CBD calculi) Jaundice without cholangitis History of pancreatitis. Dilated CBD White bile on aspiration Dilated cystic duct Ref: Shackelford 7th edition Pgno :1326-1331