Choledochotomy is indicated in all of the following except
Choledochotomy Absolute indications(High Suspicion of CBD calculi) Palpable CBD stones Jaundice with cholangitis Demonstration of stone on intra operative cholangiography CBD diameter >12 mm Relative indications (Low Suspicion of CBD calculi) Jaundice without cholangitis History of pancreatitis Dilated CBD White bile on aspiration Dilated cystic duct Ref: Shackelford 7th edition Pgno : 1326-1331
Palpable CBD stones
History of jaundice or cholangitis
Abnormal alkaline phosphatase
Abnormal gamma glutamyl transferase
G.I.T