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If [[Biliary obstruction|posthepatic jaundice]] is suspected, the patient should be examined with [[ultrasound]] or [[CT]]. If this shows signs of biliary obstruction by stone, an [[ERCP]] should be performed, which may remove the stone. If imaging shows signs of malignancy, surgery may be indicated. | If [[Biliary obstruction|posthepatic jaundice]] is suspected, the patient should be examined with [[ultrasound]] or [[CT]]. If this shows signs of biliary obstruction by stone, an [[ERCP]] should be performed, which may remove the stone. If imaging shows signs of malignancy, surgery may be indicated. | ||
[[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]] | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]]</noinclude> | ||