Open AccessDiagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasonography for gallbladder polyps: systematic review
Author(s) -
Erin Martin,
Richdeep S. Gill,
Estifanos Debru
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
canadian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1488-2310
pISSN - 0008-428X
DOI - 10.1503/cjs.011617
Subject(s) - medicine , gallbladder , ultrasonography , adenomyomatosis , radiology , cholecystectomy , gallstones , general surgery
Previous research has shown variable but generally poor accuracy of transabdominal ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gallbladder polyps. We performed a systematic review of the literature with the aim of helping surgeons interpret and apply these findings in the preoperative assessment and counselling of their patients.
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