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  • Title: [Indications for laparoscopy in an internal medicine department in Dakar as indicated by echotomography].
    Author: Aubry P, Vergne R, Oddes B, Delanoue G, Larregle B, Seurat PL.
    Journal: Med Trop (Mars); 1984; 44(3):241-5. PubMed ID: 6094948.
    Abstract:
    A real time ultrasonography was set up in a senegalese hospital, resulting in a decrease of laparoscopy indications. Laparoscopy is given up for the diagnosis of liver abcess, jaundice and "abdominal masses". It must no more be included in the first step check up for hepatocellular carcinoma, because ultrasonography and cytology after puncture are enough to confirm the diagnosis. Laparoscopy remains essential for peritoneal diseases. Hepatic needle biopsy under laparoscopy control remains necessary to ensure with certainty the diagnosis of cirrhosis and especially chronic hepatitis, provided that no countraindications are found.
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