title: Reproducibility of the ultrasound method for measurement of gallbladder volume.
abstract: Gallbladder motility has largely been studied in recent years. Since the ultrasonographic method can be used in gallbladder emptying studies, we investigated the reproducibility of the ultrasound method for measurement of gallbladder volume. The ultrasonographic method was highly reproducible (r = 0.97) and, due to its safeness and lack of use of radioactive agents, it is attractive option for gallbladder motility studies in conditions associated with increased frequency of cholelithiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University of São Paulo Medical School.
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Damião
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sipahi
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Vezozzo
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Laudanna
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014463:Ultrasonography