Ultrasonographic evaluation of gallbladder functions in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

• Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 2006-08, Vol.21 (8), p.1309-1312
• Main Authors: Güçlü, Mustafa, Pourbagher, Ali, Serin, Ender, Kul, Kemal, Özer, Birol, Cosar, Arif, Içer, M Okan, Gür, Gürden, Boyacioglu, Sedat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Case-Control Studies; Female; Gallbladder - diagnostic imaging; Gallbladder - physiopathology; Gallbladder Emptying - physiology; gallbladder function; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Humans; irritable bowel syndrome; Irritable Bowel Syndrome - diagnostic imaging; Irritable Bowel Syndrome - physiopathology; Male; Medical sciences; Other diseases. Semiology; Postprandial Period; Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus; Ultrasonography
• ISSN: 0815-9319; 1440-1746
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04136.x

Background:  The aim of the present study was to evaluate gallbladder function in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Methods:  The functions of gallbladder were investigated every 30 min for 4 h. In addition, ejection fraction of the gallbladder was calculated from the fasting and post‐prandial volumes. Results:  In IBS patients and healthy controls, fasting gallbladder volumes were 19.64 ± 3.09 mL and 20.04 ± 1.82 mL, and residual volumes after 3 h were 3.36 ± 6.82 mL and 9.74 ± 1.50 mL. Except for the residual volume after 3 h, all these results were not statistically significant. Residual volume after 3 h was statistically significantly lower in the IBS patients than in the controls (P