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Acute cholecystitis x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Abdominal X-Ray does not aid diagnosis of acute cholecystitis. It is performed as an initial evaluation to diagnose the complicated gallbladder disease.
X Ray
X Ray
Abdominal X-Ray does not aid diagnosis of acute cholecystitis. It is performed as an initial evaluation to diagnose the complicated gallbladder disease.[1][2]
- X-Ray abdomen is of limited value in acute cholecystitis as only 15–20% of gallstones are visible on an X-Ray.
- Early ultrasound or CT scan usually reduces the use of X-Ray and are more sensitive.
References
References
- ↑ “Imaging of Cholecystitis : American Journal of Roentgenology : Vol. 196, No. 4 (AJR)”.
- ↑ Bhangu A, Richardson C, Winter H, Bleetman A (2010). “Value of initial radiological investigations in patients admitted to hospital with appendicitis, acute gallbladder disease or acute pancreatitis”. Emerg Med J. 27 (10): 754–7. doi:10.1136/emj.2009.083188. PMID 20511636.
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