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The role of serum liver enzymes in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis

Koledokolitiyazis tanısında serum karaciğer enzimlerinin rolü

Nilüfer BULUT
Zafer ERGÜL
Erden ERDİL
Pages
153–154
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These blood tests are in the normal range of about 16.2% of endoscopically treated patients.

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Objective & Hypothesis:AIM: The purpose of this study is to verify the sensitivity of the liver function tests in the detection of duct stones.
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Key Findings & Data:MATERIAL AND METHOD: We evaluated 46 patients retrospectively.
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Conclusion & Impact:These blood tests are in the normal range of about 16.2% of endoscopically treated patients.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Karaciğer fonksiyon testleri · Geriyedönük çalışma · Duyarlılık ve özgüllük

Abstract

AIM: The purpose of this study is to verify the sensitivity of the liver function tests in the detection of duct stones. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We evaluated 46 patients retrospectively. In every case, blood samples for liver function tests levels are collected prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography. RESULTS: ALP was elevated in %82.2,of the patients with choledocholithiasis. Taking as cut off point any elevation above normal, the sensitivity for the remaining liver function tests was; ALT 44.4% AST 45.6%, GGT 68.9%, T.bilirubin 45.4%. ALT was the least sensitive parameter. CONCLUSION: Liver function tests are very sensitive in the detection of common bile duct stones. These blood tests are in the normal range of about 16.2% of endoscopically treated patients.

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AMAÇ: Safra yolları taşlarının tayininde karaciğer fonksiyon testlerinin (KCFT) sensitivitesinin belirlenmesi GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Retrospektif olarak 46 hasta incelemeye alındı. Her vakadan, ERCP öncesi alınan kan örneklerinde KCFT düzeyi çalışıldı. BULGULAR: Alkalen fosfataz (ALP) düzeyi, koledokolitiyazisli hastaların %82.2'sinde yüksek bulundu. KCFT sensitivitesi, ALT %44.4; AST %45.6, GGT %68.9, t.bilirubin %45.4 olup, cut off değerleri normalin üzerindeydi. ALT en az sensitif parametreydi. SONUÇ: KCFT, safra kanalı taşlarının tayininde oldukça sensitiftir. Bu testler 7 hastada (%16,2) normal bulunmuştur.

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BULUT, N., ERGÜL, Z., ERDİL, E. (2002). The role of serum liver enzymes in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. Medical Network Klinik Bilimler ve Doktor, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 2, 153–154. https://ajindex.com/articles/279625

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