Biliary ultrasound: Difference between revisions
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*[[Gallbladder Disease]] | *[[Gallbladder Disease (Main)]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:39, 18 July 2011
- GB wall is normally <3-4mm
- Measure the ant wall with a short-axis view
- Causes:
- 1. Acute cholecystitis
- 2. Ascites
- 3. CHF
- CBD
- Measure from inner to inner
- Normal is up to 4mm to age 40 (add 1mm per decade thereafter)
- Acalculous cholecystitis
- GB is >10cm long & >4 cm wide
See Also
Source
Sonoguide