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  • 1Department of Physiology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences(SMIMS), Sikkim Manipal University, 5th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim. 737102 India.

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This study establishes baseline gallbladder volume indices for the Sikkimese population. Gallbladder volume was larger in males and obese individuals, showing a weak correlation with age and BMI.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Gallbladder volume is clinically significant and may influence gallbladder pathophysiology, including gallstone formation.
  • Understanding population-specific gallbladder volume is crucial for clinical and therapeutic contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine baseline gallbladder volume indices in the Sikkimese population.
  • To investigate the correlation between gallbladder volume, age, sex, and Body Mass Index (BMI).

Main Methods:

  • A prospective epidemiological study involving 100 adult Sikkimese patients (aged >36 years) undergoing abdominal ultrasound.
  • Data collected included age, sex, BMI, and gallbladder volume.
  • Statistical analysis, including Spearman's correlation, was used to assess relationships.

Main Results:

  • The overall mean gallbladder volume was 15.47±7.9 ml.
  • Sikkimese males had a higher average volume (17.2±8.9 ml) than females (13.74±6.4 ml).
  • Obese subjects exhibited significantly increased gallbladder volume, with weak, non-significant correlations observed for age, gender, and BMI.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasonography is an effective tool for assessing gallbladder volume.
  • Sikkimese males tend to have larger fasting gallbladder volumes, positively associated with higher BMI.
  • A weak correlation exists between fasting gallbladder volume and increasing age.