CT biliary cystoscopy of gallbladder polyps

Gallbladder Polyps–A Review

Ultrasound diagnosis of gallbladder polyps.

The most frequent benign gallbladder polyps are cholesterol polyps. Next in frequency were adenomas, which may have malignant potential. The aim of this study was to assess the possibility of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of cholesterol polyps compared to adenomas. Patients were examined during the period from October 2006. to December 2008. In Department of Ultras...

“Adenomatous Polyps Of The Gallbladder” Adenomas oF the Gallbladder

The finding of adenomatous polyps of the gallbladder is a rare occurrence and an unusual clinical problem. Among 2,145 patients who underwent cholecystectomy for gallbladder disease only 9 (0.4 per cent) presented with adenomatous polyps. There were 6 women and 3 men, aged 17 to 70 years. Preoperative ultrasonographic diagnosis was made in only 1 of 7 patients with gallstones, in contrast polyp...

When are Gallbladder Polyps Malignant?

(1997). Is banding an acceptable treatment for varices that have not bled (prophylaxis)? Hepatology, 25, 1346-50. (1997). Effects of isosorbide-5-mononitrate compared with propranolol on first bleeding and long-term survival in Prevention of first bleeding in cirrhosis: a meta-analysis of randomized trials of nonsurgical treatment.

[Surgical indications in gallbladder polyps].

INTRODUCTION The surgery of gallbladder polyps is not well defined due to the lack of evidence-based clinical guidelines. OBJECTIVE To analyse the management of polyps in Spain, and a review of the literature and treatment standards. MATERIAL AND METHODS The reports on cholecystectomy with gallbladder polyps (GBP) were extracted from the Pathology data base. Patients subjected to surgery wi...