Ultrasonography of the gallbladder

Ultrasound research is not in vain considered the most effective. They allow you to determine even the smallest changes in the organs. Due to what the treatment of a problem can begin at an early stage. Ultrasound of the gallbladder is completely harmless and extremely informative procedure. It is prescribed for suspected malignant and benign tumors, jaundice, cholelitase, inflammation. If the patient had to undergo surgery on the biliary tract, the examination should be performed to assess the effectiveness of the treatment.

What does the ultrasound of the gallbladder show?

In the results of ultrasound - a large number of different parameters that will later be required by a specialist for diagnosis. You also can assess your own condition in general and before visiting a specialist.

Here is what the interpretation of the norms on ultrasound of the gallbladder looks like:

1. The length of a healthy gallbladder varies from 4 to 14 cm.
2. The width of the organ in its normal state is 2-4 cm.
3. The gallbladder wall should not be thicker than 4 mm.

If the ultrasound of the gallbladder is being performed with the definition of the function, one more important parameter is added - the body should reduce by about 70% about 50% of its initial state in 50 minutes.

Examination with exercise is carried out in the same way as the usual procedure, but only before starting it the patient should eat a special breakfast. The dish can include raw or boiled egg yolks, cream, sour cream. The main thing is that food contributes to the reduction of the body and the production of bile.

Preparation for ultrasound of the gallbladder

Ultrasound examination of most organs requires special uncomplicated preparation. It is necessary to ensure that the results of the procedure are as accurate as possible. The main task is to prevent gas formation:

1. One week prior to an ultrasound it is advisable to give up alcohol.
2. Three days before the study, the diet is compulsory It is necessary to exclude all gas-producing products: fresh vegetables and fruits, soy, beans, peas, corn, black bread, muffins, milk, sweet juices, carbonated drinks, fast food. It is undesirable to eat fatty meat and fish. The last time you can eat anything is eight hours before the procedure.
3. During preparation for ultrasound of the gallbladder, it is recommended to drink enzyme preparations and adsorbents ( Motilium , Mezim, Festal, Espumizan, Panzinorm).
4. In the evening before the examination, the intestines need to be cleaned. If necessary, laxatives (tablets and suppositories) can be used for this.