Biliary ultrasound

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  • GB wall is normally <3-4mm
    • Measure the ant wall with a short-axis view
    • Causes:
      • 1. Acute cholecystitis
      • 2. Ascites
      • 3. CHF
  • CBD
    • Measure from inner to inner
    • Normal is up to 4mm to age 40 (add 1mm per decade thereafter)
  • Acalculous cholecystitis
    • GB is >10cm long & >4 cm wide
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