choledochoscopy

choledochoscopy

 [ko-led″ah-kos´kah-pe] the direct visualization of the biliary tract with an endoscope through a T-tube or incision into the common bile duct. Small calculi can be removed from the common bile duct during this procedure.

choledochoscopy

(kŏ-led″ŏ-kos′kŏ-pē) [ choledocho- + -scopy] Visual examination of the interior of the common bile duct.