Nonvisualization of the gallbladder lumen by sonography

Leitner, H.; Pinterits, F.; Czembirek, H.; Tscholakoff, D.; Haller, J.; Sommer, G.; Salomonowitz, E.; Wittich, G.

Der Radiologe 25(8): 392-395

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0033-832X
PMID: 3903849
Document Number: 262547
Out of 12 000 sonographic examinations of the abdomen in 211 cases the gallbladder was not visualized. The retrospective analysis of 41 patients revealed in 75% gallstones, in 15% space occupying lesions (4 carcinomas, 1 abscess, 1 sludge). In 10% the sonography gave a false positive result. The reasons are discussed.

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