Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

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Choledocotomy is defined as:

Incision into the liver
Incision into common bile duct
Closure of the bile duct
Removal of the gallbladder

The correct answer is: Incision into common bile duct

Choledocotomy refers specifically to the surgical procedure that involves making an incision into the common bile duct. This procedure is typically performed to address issues such as bile duct stones, strictures, or to allow for the exploration and drainage of bile duct obstructions. By providing access to the common bile duct, surgeons can directly intervene in various conditions affecting bile flow, thus facilitating both diagnosis and treatment. It's important to understand the context of this procedure within the broader spectrum of biliary surgery. Incision into the liver would involve a different surgical focus, primarily related to liver pathology rather than bile duct concerns. Closure of the bile duct and removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) are distinct surgical interventions that address different anatomical structures and conditions. Therefore, while all the choices relate to biliary or hepatic surgery, only the incision into the common bile duct specifically describes choledocotomy.