EVALUATION OF OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER USING PLAIN AND CONTRAST-ENHANCED MULTIDETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY- 128 SLICE

Abstract

Background: Obstructive jaundice, a clinical syndrome characterized by blockage in bile 
flow, leads to elevated levels of bile and its derivatives in the bloodstream. The condition's 
prognosis is influenced by whether the etiology is benign or malignant. Imaging modalities 
play a pivotal role in determining the cause and location of obstruction, with multidetector 
computed tomography (MDCT) emerging as a crucial non-invasive diagnostic tool. Aim:
This study aims to assess the efficacy of plain and contrast-enhanced MDCT in evaluating 
obstructive jaundice, specifically in identifying the cause and level of obstruction, and 
comparing the sensitivity and specificity of MDCT findings against surgical, 
histopathological, or ERCP outcomes.