Ultrasonographic Study of Gallbladder Wall Thickness and Emptying in Cirrhotic Patients without Gallstones

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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Main Authors:	Massimiliano Loreno, Salvatore Travali, Anna Maria Bucceri, Giuseppe Scalisi, Carla Virgilio, Alfio Brogna
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:	Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/683040

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