Current Status and New Developments in the Ultrasonography Diagnosis of Gallbladder Diseases
Lara Mencarini,
Amanda Vestito,
Rocco Maurizio Zagari
et al.
Abstract:Gallbladder diseases are very common and their diagnosis is based on clinical-laboratory evaluation and imaging techniques. Considering the different imaging diagnostic tools, ultrasound (US) has the advantage of high accuracy combined with easy availability. Therefore, when a gallbladder disease is suspected, US can readily assist the clinician in the medical office or in the emergency department. The high performance of US in the diagnosis of gallbladder diseases is mainly related to its anatomic location. T… Show more
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