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Assessment of gallbladder function by ultrasound: implications for dissolution therapy
1Department of Radiology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Clinical Radiology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Assessing gallbladder function for gallstone dissolution therapy can be done using ultrasound alone. This method correlates with traditional oral cholecystography, potentially eliminating the need for the latter.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Gallstone dissolution therapy requires a properly functioning gallbladder.
- Traditional assessment involves oral cholecystography, which has limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if ultrasound can reliably assess gallbladder function for dissolution therapy.
- To determine if oral cholecystography is necessary prior to treatment.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-one patients underwent oral cholecystography and ultrasound.
- Gallbladder function was assessed before and after a fatty meal using both methods.
Main Results:
- A strong correlation was found between radiological opacification on cholecystography and gallbladder contraction on ultrasound.
- Ultrasound effectively demonstrated gallbladder function.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound alone is sufficient for assessing gallbladder function in patients considering gallstone dissolution therapy.
- This may streamline the diagnostic process, avoiding oral cholecystography.