Gallbladder contraction index is an indication of gallbladder motor function which affected by some gallbladder disease. Ultrasound was used because of its high sensitivity in the detection of gallbladder dimension, real time character, speed and portability. It is non-ionizing and records the shape, nature and thickness of gallbladder contraction indices in health adults in Calabar using ultrasound, in order to help in the assessment of gallbladder disease. Measurement of the length, width and height of gallbladder were obtained from 70 normal subjects (40 males and 30 females) in Calabar who met the inclusion criteria using real time ultrasound between August and October, 2015. The gallbladder volume was calculated using ellipsoid formula. And the gallbladder contraction was physiologically stimulated by a fatty meal. The gallbladder contraction index (GBCI) was taken at 5th, 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th and 50th minute following the ingestion of a liquid milk. The gallbladder contraction index was obtained from the 70 subjects, and the mean of the two values was adopted as the actual GBCI. The results show that the mean GBCI (SD) in Calabar metropolis was 35.47.33 in females and 32.55.32 in males. There was no significant difference existing between gallbladder contraction in males and females (P<0.05). Age, height and weight show no effect on gallbladder volume (GBV) in all the subjects studied. But the gallbladder contractility in this study was increasing in females than in males. Therefore, the gallbladder contraction indices of subjects in Calabar metropolis has a mean of 35.47.33 and 32.55.32 respectively, as this will help in assessing prognosis in patients with gallbladder diseases.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- MATERIALS AND METHODS
- Research Design
- Study Area
- Inclusion criteria
- Exclusive criteria
- Sample size
- Instruments used for data collection
- RESULTS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to evaluate gallbladder contraction indices in Calabar, Nigeria, using ultrasound, and analyze the impact of gender, age, height, and weight on these indices.
- Assessment of gallbladder contraction indices using ultrasound.
- Evaluation of the influence of gender on gallbladder contraction indices.
- Investigation of the relationship between age, height, and weight, and gallbladder volume and contractility.
- Analysis of the potential implications of the findings for the assessment of gallbladder disease.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- ABSTRACT: Introduces the study's focus on gallbladder contraction index, highlighting its significance in assessing gallbladder motor function and disease. Details the methodology involving ultrasound examination of 70 healthy subjects in Calabar. Briefly summarizes the findings, indicating no significant gender difference in gallbladder contraction but a trend towards higher contractility in females.
- INTRODUCTION: Provides background information on the gallbladder's structure, function, and role in digestion. Discusses the concept of gallbladder contraction in both healthy and diseased states, emphasizing its relevance to bile storage and release. Explains the use of ultrasound in assessing gallbladder volume variations and emptying dynamics. Highlights the importance of gallbladder contraction indices in diagnosing hepatobiliary diseases, such as cholelithiasis and cholecystitis.
- MATERIALS AND METHODS: Outlines the research design, study area, and inclusion and exclusion criteria for participant selection. Describes the sample size and instruments used for data collection, including the ultrasound system, measurement tools, and other equipment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the assessment of gallbladder contraction indices, using ultrasound, in healthy individuals in Calabar, Nigeria. The study investigates the influence of gender, age, height, and weight on these indices, with the aim of contributing to the understanding of gallbladder function and the diagnosis of gallbladder disease. Key terms include: gallbladder, gallbladder contraction index, ultrasound scan, males, females, Calabar metropolis, evaluation, hepatobiliary disease.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Mrs Joy Mbotor (Autor:in), 2021, Assessment of Gall Bladder Contraction Indices in Calabar Using Ultrasound, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1031491
