Ultrasound evaluation of cholelithiasis in the morbidly obese.
Gastrointest Radiol
; 13(4): 345-6, 1988 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-3049212
ABSTRACT
The ability to detect gallstones in the morbidly obese population has been questioned in recent literature. Utilizing state-of-the-art, real-time ultrasound equipment, 44 morbidly obese patients were examined prior to gastric exclusion surgery and concomitant cholecystectomy. The 91% sensitivity and 100% specificity of gallstone detection in this series matches the results for the general population. This study provided the unique opportunity to evaluate a large number (34) of negative ultrasound examinations, with subsequent surgical confirmation yielding a negative predictive value of 97%. This confirms the continued role of ultrasound in the evaluation of cholelithiasis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Obesidad Mórbida
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Colelitiasis
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Ultrasonografía
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gastrointest Radiol
Año:
1988
Tipo del documento:
Article