Cholangioscopy: Diagnosis and Management of Biliary Disease

Cholangioscopy is an advanced endoscopic technique used for diagnosing and managing biliary diseases. It involves the insertion of a tiny camera into the bile duct to visualize and evaluate abnormalities. This procedure aids in the diagnosis of conditions like bile duct stones, strictures, and...

• ERCP, a common GI intervention utilizing fluoroscopy, is generally effective for managing small stones and strictures. However, complex cases like large stones in the hepatic duct or long-segment CBD strictures often require advanced techniques like cholangioscopy. In these instances, standard ERCP methods may fail, necessitating direct visualization and tissue procurement under vision for accurate diagnosis and treatment.