It means that there are no gall stones present and no bilious sludge. That is a very good thing. No problems found.
The renal pelvis and renal calculi are not the same. The renal pelvis is a normal part of the body. Renal calculi are kidney stones and are not normal.
The normal function numbers for the gallbladder include: Gallbladder ejection fraction: 35% to 75% Gallbladder fasting volume: 20 to 50 milliliters Gallbladder residual volume: Less than 10 milliliters
"Grossly unremarkable gallbladder" means that upon visual inspection during a medical procedure such as an ultrasound or surgery, the gallbladder appears normal with no obvious signs of disease or abnormalities.
The x ray will show normal structures for the age of the patient. The gallbladder should visualize, and be free of any solid structures, such as stones, polyps, etc.
A decompressed gallbladder typically refers to a gallbladder that has emptied its bile contents during normal digestion. It may also be used to describe a gallbladder that has reduced in size or volume due to decreased bile accumulation.
about 5cm
About 3mm thickness before sloughing off.
Yes we can. Removal of the gallbladder does not mean the patient cannot continue to have a normal life. However - a change in diet to a low-fat alternative would be advisable - as the bile produced by the gallbladder is used to process fat in our diet.
Yes. You should be able to eat a normal diet after gallbladder surgery. However, you may want to avoid greasy or spice foods for awhile.
After the gallbladder is removed, the space left behind is filled with surrounding tissues and organs. The body adjusts to the absence of the gallbladder by redistributing bile production and storage functions to the liver and small intestine. Most people can live a normal, healthy life without their gallbladder.
The spleen and gallbladder are not easily palpable during a physical examination because they are located deep within the abdomen, under the ribcage. The spleen is located in the upper left abdomen, while the gallbladder is nestled below the liver on the right side. These organs are protected by other structures in the body, making them difficult to feel through external palpation.
A normal scan shows a gallbladder without gallstones. There will be no evidence of growths or tumors, and no signs of infection or swelling. The normal gallbladder fills with bile and secretes it through the bile duct without blockages.