[Sonography in traumatic rupture of the gallbladder and liver: a case report (author's transl)]

The practicability of using ultrasonography in the evaluation of traumatic rupture of the gallbladder and liver is demonstrated on the basis of a case report. The presence of a subphrenic fluid collection was detected by means of this procedure and the increase in fluid was accurately determined by regular follow-up control examinations. This report eventually led to successful operation. Sonographic postoperative follow-up control examinations showed extensive perihepatic scars in the subdiaphragmatic region.