[Differential diagnostic strategy in obstructive jaundice].

An analysis of effectiveness of diagnostic noninvasive and invasive measures for obstructive jaundice was made using clinical findings of 383 patients. The efficacy of these measures was assessed and limits were determined in relation to etiology of obstructive jaundice and the condition of extrahepatic bile ducts. The criteria of selection of diagnostic methods were detected on preoperative and intraoperative stages. The rational report of diagnostic strategy was formulated.