Sonographic Findings in Uncomplicated and Complicated Acute Cholecystitis

Study of 33 Cases

Authors

  • Butsaba Pakdirat, M.D. Department of Radiology, Ratchaburi Hospital

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is a reliable diagnostic method in gallbladder disease. Ultrasonographic findings characteristic of uncomplicated and complicated acute cholecystitis are discussed. Of 33 cases diagnosed clinically as cholecystitis in Ratchaburi hospital from June 1993 to March 1997, US diagnosis was accurate in 24 cases (72.7%). Correlation between sonographic, surgical and pathologic findings was analysed.

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2018-08-14

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Pakdirat B. Sonographic Findings in Uncomplicated and Complicated Acute Cholecystitis: Study of 33 Cases. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 14 [cited 2026 Jan. 2];16(4):337-44. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/140006

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Case Report