
The sonographer dilemma: Ultrasound follow-up in patients with small gallbladder polyps
Author(s) -
Malene Roland Vils Pedersen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
radiography open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2387-3345
DOI - 10.7577/radopen.4621
Subject(s) - sonographer , gallbladder , ultrasound , medicine , dilemma , general surgery , medical physics , radiology , philosophy , epistemology
What should sonographers recommend to patients diagnosed with small gallbladder polyps? Is follow-up always the solution? And for how many years should we encourage patients to participate in a follow-up ultrasound program? This tutorial discusses current research and guidelines.