Changes in Gallbladder Motility in Gastrectomized Patients

Objectives: Gastric resection may predispose gallstone formation. However, the mechanism has not been clearly understood. To evaluate the relationship between gastric resection and gallstone formation, we compared gallbladder(GB) motility in gastrectomized patients and control subjects. Methods: We...

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Published in:The Korean journal of internal medicine 2000-01, Vol.15 (1), p.86
Main Authors: Joon Soo Hahm, Joon Yong Park, Yun Ju Cho, Chang Soo Eun, Yong Wook Lee, Ho Soon Choi, Byoeng Chul Yoon, Min Ho Lee, Choon Suhk Kee, Kyung Nam Park, Heon Kil Lim, Sung Joon Kwon
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Language:Korean
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Gallbladder motility
Gallstone
Gastrectomy
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Summary:Objectives: Gastric resection may predispose gallstone formation. However, the mechanism has not been clearly understood. To evaluate the relationship between gastric resection and gallstone formation, we compared gallbladder(GB) motility in gastrectomized patients and control subjects. Methods: We compared the GB volume and ejection fraction of the 46 gastrectomized patients with 37 healthy controls using real time ultrasonography. Results: GB volume increased significantly in the gastrectomized group in fasting (30.2 13.9 ml). The GB volume after a fatty meal was greater in the gastrectomized group (12.6 6.4 ml) than in the control group (4.3 3.3 ml) (p
ISSN:1226-3303
2005-6648