Asim Rahim, Sundas Sardar, Mustafa Ali Siddiqui, Mohammad Mohsin Khan.
Ultrasonic Evaluation of Cholelithiasis.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;12(3):1075-6.

Background:- This study observed following optional cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease with defined warning for surgery. Cholelithiasis engrossed the occurrence of gallstones. Aim: To evaluate the role of ultrasound for detection and location of gall stones. Methods:- In the present study, 50 cases were employed from cholelithiasis and some acute cholecystitis patients (proven by sonography) admitted in the Radiological department of MMDC Multan, from April, 2018 to July, 2018 . The clinical appearances were observed from the records. Age and sex matched patients (n= 50 ) admitted for clinical features of cholelthiasis and ultrasonic scans were made. Results: Female have elevated incidence of Cholelithiasis. Elderly are extra vulnerable than young. Conclusions:- Cholelithiasis is common in females and aged males. Important forecaster were more fatty , lack of physical activity; thus in lieu of high risk lifestyles for primary prevention.

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