A 50 yrs old woman presented with history of recurrent episodes of right upper abdominal pain for the last one year.She presented to casualty with history of jaundice and fever for 4 days.On examination, the patient appeared toxic and had a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg.She was started on intravenous antibiotics.Ultrasound of the abdomen showed presence of stones in the common bile duct.What would be the best treatment option for her?

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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ERCP and bile duct stone extraction

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Open surgery and bile duct stone extraction

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Lithotripsy

1.	A 50 yrs old woman presented with history of recurrent episodes of right upper abdominal pain for the last one year.She presented to casualty with history of jaundice and fever for 4 days.On examination, the patient appeared toxic and had a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg.She was started on intravenous antibiotics.Ultrasound of the abdomen showed presence of stones in the common bile duct.What would be the best treatment option for her?
A.	ERCP and bile duct stone extraction
B.	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
C.	Open surgery and bile duct stone extraction
D.	Lithotripsy
Answer» B. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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