WE2.1 An Audit of MRCP usage in patients with suspected biliary disease in a major teaching hospital in Dublin

Abstract Aim To assess MRCP usage in patients with suspected biliary disease a major teaching hospital Dublin Background Our surgical team this regularly admits complications arising from gallstones e.g. acute pancreatitis. This audit is aimed at looking the appropriateness of using cohort patients. Methods We accessed Beaumont's electronic patient records and its radiology system to gather data. Data was collected over 3-months between September December 2021 which included 91 Results There were 82 inpatient 9 outpatient requests performed 3-month period. The average wait for 3.2 days. commonest clinical indication CBD stones. 55 females 36 males an age 58 years. Majority our had deranged LFTs symptoms suggestive disease. Ultrasound abdomen 41 (45%) prior MRCP. stones only found 15 (16%). 20 (22%) decompression their system. Conclusion clinicians use BSG guidelines on as adjunct whether needs urgent still place strong emphasis patient's presentation background history ordering scan. Recommendation Work gastroenterology colleagues, come up tailored approach guideline, diagnose treat