A patient with jaundice needs to undergo a procedure that allows direct visualization of the biliary and pancreatic ducts for assessment of possible occlusions or strictures.A less invasive approach is preferred.Which of the following procedures would be most appropriate for this patient?
A)Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)
B)Oral cholecystography
C)Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
D)IV cholangiography

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the most appropriate procedure for this patient as it is minimally invasive and allows direct visualization of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. PTC and IV cholangiography are more invasive and require percutaneous access or injection of contrast material, respectively. Oral cholecystography is used specifically for assessment of the gallbladder and not for evaluating the biliary or pancreatic ducts.

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