Analytical study of choledocholithiasis & Cholelithiasis by using ultrasound

Background: this is analytical study of cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis by usage of ultrsonography. cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis is the presence of stones in gall bladder and in the common bile duct. the study was conducted to analyze the role of ultrasound for assessment of cholelithiasis,choledocholithiasis and acute cholecystitis. the study was conducted in surgical unit iii in nishtar hospital multan from june 2016 to october 2016. fifty patients were selected after taking consent from them and the higher authorities and all records were taken in term of age,sex of the patients,usg reports and all data was analyzed by using spss. aim: to analyze the role of ultrasound for assessment of cholelithiasis,choledocholithiasis and acute cholecystitis. methods: the study was conducted in surgical unit iii in nishtar hospital multan from june 2016 to october 2016. fifty patients were selected after taking consent from them and the higher authorities and all records were taken in term of age,sex of the patients,usg reports and all data was analyzed by using spss and epi info. results: in 50 patients,no gallbladder stones found in eight patients,in thirteen patients,stones were present in gallbladder neck and in seventeen patients,stones were in gallbladder lumen and in 12 patients stones were in gallbladder fundus. discussion: ultrsonography reveals stones in gallbladder and common bile duct much more in old age women due to hormonal changes in old age and disrupt life styles and life practices including imbalance diet and nutrition. conclusion: stones are more common in gall bladder lumen and cbd in old age women as compared to men and can be utmost diagnosed by using usg.