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[Morphological changes in the gallbladder after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy].

K A Schumacher1, A Zöller, W Swobodnik

  • 1Radiologische Klinik, Universität Ulm.

Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for gallstones can cause gall-bladder wall thickening and, rarely, rupture. Computed tomography (CT) effectively visualizes these changes and gallstone fragment distribution post-treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Context:

  • Symptomatic cholecystolithiasis (gallstones) often requires intervention.
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a treatment option for gallstones.
  • Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging modality in evaluating gall-bladder conditions.

Purpose:

  • To assess the impact of ESWL on gall-bladder morphology using CT.
  • To characterize CT findings following ESWL for gallstones.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ESWL in managing symptomatic cholecystolithiasis.

Summary:

  • This study analyzed CT scans of 51 patients before and after ESWL for symptomatic gallstones.
  • Findings included gall-bladder wall edema in 15 patients and one case of gall-bladder rupture with bilioma formation.

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  • CT demonstrated characteristic fragment patterns and adhesion to the gall-bladder wall after shock-wave treatment for calcific gallstones.

    • Impact:

    • CT imaging is crucial for monitoring gall-bladder changes after ESWL.
    • Understanding potential complications like edema and rupture informs clinical management.
    • The study provides insights into the post-ESWL imaging characteristics of gallstones and gall-bladder integrity.