Sonographic B-mode imaging findings in acute gangrenous cholecystitis

Purpose: Acute cholecystitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain. However, gangrenous cholecystitis is difficult to diagnose, and while uncommon, it is rapidly fatal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sonographic findings of gangrenous cholecystitis by using B-mode images. Material and methods: A total of 15 consecutive adult patients (7 men and 8 women; median age ± SD, 77.1 ± 16.9 years; range, 37 – 97 years) had a histological diagnosis of acute gangrenous cholecystitis in a retrospective study. The data were analysed along with laboratory results (diabetes mellitus, inflammatory…