In an analysis of a procedure used to help prevent common duct injury during gallbladder removal surgery, use of intraoperative cholangiography (radiologic examination of the ducts during gallbladder surgery) was not associated with a reduced risk of common duct injury, according to a UTMB study in the August 28 issue of JAMA. Authors are Kristin M. Sheffield, Dr. Taylor S. Riall, Yimei Han, Yong-Fang Kuo, Dr. Courtney M. Townsend and Dr. James S. Goodwin.