SurgeryHepatobiliary Surgery
Gallbladder ultrasound
Gallbladder ultrasound
Gallbladder ultrasound refers to the use of ultrasound technology to examine the gallbladder and bile ducts. It is commonly used to diagnose diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts, and can also be used for ultrasound-guided gallbladder puncture and drainage.
Clinically, gallbladder ultrasound is rarely performed alone. It is usually performed together with the liver, pancreas, and spleen, i.e., liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen ultrasound.
Examination Methods
B-mode ultrasound: This is a conventional scan that allows doctors to observe changes in gallbladder morphology. It is relatively inexpensive and usually the first choice.
Doppler ultrasound: This can be used to assess gallbladder vascular lesions and hemodynamic changes. It is slightly more expensive.
Indications
Routine physical examination.
Abdominal trauma with suspected liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or spleen injury.
Symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, and hepatosplenomegaly, with suspected liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or spleen disease.
Symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, chest pain, back pain, hematuria, and fever, requiring exclusion of liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or spleen disease.
Abnormal liver function (including elevated bilirubin) found in biochemical tests, with suspected liver and gallbladder disease.
Regular follow-up for patients with gallbladder diseases such as cholecystitis, gallbladder polyps, and gallstones.
Results are usually available immediately after the examination. For complex cases or those requiring expert consultation, the report delivery time may be delayed.
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