Pitfalls in the ultrasonographic diagnosis of gallbladder diseases

E J Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald EJ, A Toi, Toi A
Postgraduate medical journal · 1987 · vol. 63(741) , pp. 525–32 · doi:10.1136/pgmj.63.741.525 · PMID:3309915 · PMC2428351
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This presentation highlights technical, anatomical, and diagnostic pitfalls in ultrasonographic diagnosis of gallbladder diseases, reviewing literature to suggest techniques for avoiding these errors.

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Abstract

Ultrasonography is rapidly replacing radiological techniques of gallbladder investigation. While ultrasonography is highly accurate, there are technical, anatomical and diagnostic pitfalls which will trap the unwary. This presentation highlights the pitfalls which we have encountered, reviews the literature in this area and suggests techniques whereby these pitfalls may be avoided.

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Gallbladder Diseases Ultrasonography Diagnostic Errors Gallbladder Gallbladder Gallbladder Gallbladder Gallbladder Diseases Humans

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