Reproducibility of the ultrasound method for measurement of gallbladder volume

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1996 Sep-Oct;51(5):151-3.

Abstract

Gallbladder motility has largely been studied in recent years. Since the ultrasonographic method can be used in gallbladder emptying studies, we investigated the reproducibility of the ultrasound method for measurement of gallbladder volume. The ultrasonographic method was highly reproducible (r = 0.97) and, due to its safeness and lack of use of radioactive agents, it is attractive option for gallbladder motility studies in conditions associated with increased frequency of cholelithiasis.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Ultrasonography