The Significance of Patient Preparedness in Focused Common Bile Duct Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of Choledocholithiasis

Choledocholithiasis, the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct, poses a diagnostic challenge due to its varied presentation.Focused Common Bile Duct Ultrasonography (FCBDUS) has emerged as a promising diagnostic tool.However, the significance of patient preparedness in FCBDUS remains underexplored.Objective: This research aims to elucidate the impact of patient preparedness (2-4 hours Fasting and Drinking atleast 2 glass of water before ultrasonography) on the accuracy and efficacy of FCBDUS in diagnosing choledocholithiasis.Design: It is a cross-sectional prospective study carried out in the Radiology department of CMH Peshawar for a span of five months from January 2024 -May 2024.