Gallbladder sludge may be seen during an ultrasound. Usually, an ultrasound would be used when there are symptoms, and it's suspected that the gallbladder is the cause. An ultrasound uses sound ...

The diagnosis of gallbladder sludge was made by ultrasound scan in 286 (1.7%) of 17,021 patients. The mean follow-up period for these patients was 20.3 +/- 11.5 mo. Of this group 56 patients were ...

Acute or sudden cholecystitis occurs when bile cannot leave the gallbladder, for example, when a gallstone or biliary sludge causes a blockage. Chronic cholecystitis is when there are recurrent ...

Acute cholecystitis is a common acute abdominal disease, but the occurrence of secondary gallbladder perforation is relatively rare, and poses a serious threat to the lives of patients. The ...

Tests that can establish the etiology of an attack of acute pancreatitis include endoscopic ultrasound ... analysis for the detection of biliary sludge and microlithiasis. The demand for therapy ...

These observations help your doctor determine if further testing is necessary. A gallbladder ultrasound is often the first imaging test for gallbladder issues. This noninvasive test uses sound ...

Dietary choices, such as eating protein-rich vegetables and getting plenty of fiber, may help keep the gallbladder healthy. Some foods may help reduce the likelihood of gallstones and other ...

Ultrasound is widely used in the US and continental Europe in the immediate assessment of patients after blunt abdominal trauma. There are also now other recognised “primary” indications for ...

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