Ultrasonographic Study of Gallbladder Wall Thickness and Emptying in Cirrhotic Patients without Gallstones
Background and Aim. Gallbladder wall thickening and impaired contractility are currently reported in cirrhotic patients and often related to portal hypertension and hepatic failure. The purpose of this work was to evaluate, by ultrasonographic method, gallbladder wall thickness and gallbladder empty...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/683040 |