[Ultrasound morphology of gallstones].
Using a subtile examination technique genuine information can be obtained from the interior of a gallstone--at least to a depth of 15 mm. This information should provide an indication of the homogeneous (crystalline) or inhomogeneous (non-cholesterol) structure of the stone. Further systematic use of differentiating gallstone ultrasonography could become a useful additional decision making criterion for selection of gallstones suitable for conservative treatment.
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Medizinische Klinik A, Klinikum Barmen, Wuppertal, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Rebensburg
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Greiner
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D016477:Artifacts; D001654:Bile Pigments / Q000032:analysis; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000032:analysis; D003460:Crystallization; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D011379:Prognosis; D014463:Ultrasonography
D001654:Bile Pigments; D002784:Cholesterol
Sonographische Gallensteinmorphologie.