Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim:To ascertain the significance of computed tomography (CT) in the assessment of acute cholecystitis. Materials and Methods:The research included data from individuals who were diagnosed with acute cholecystitis on Computed Tomography (CT) during the study period. The research used a sample size of 100. MDCT scanners (16 Slice Simens Healthcare systems) were used to acquire Computed Tomography (CT) pictures of cases. Subsequent contrast-enhanced pictures were acquired with the patient holding their breath briefly after receiving an intravenous injection of 2 mL/kg of nonionic iodinated contrast material at a rate of 2.5–2.8 mL/s using a power injector, 65 seconds beforehand. Results: A total of 100 participants, ranging in age from 20 to 80 years, were participated in this research. The most often reported symptoms are abdominal discomfort (84%), followed by nausea and vomiting (28%). Leukocytosis was seen in 65% of the individuals. The presence of pericholecystic inflammatory alterations was the most frequently seen CT sign, occurring in 83% of cases. Subsequently, there was an occurrence of gall bladder distention (72%), thickening of the gall bladder wall (71%), increased blood flow to the gall bladder mucosa (55%), and detection of gall stones (35%). Additionally, there was stretching of the gall bladder fundus (36%), an inflammatory response causing increased blood flow (35%), and the presence of fluid collections around the gall bladder (28%). Perforation and abscess development were the prevailing complications. Conclusion: Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging technique for diagnosing acute cholecystitis and its related problems in the emergency room owing to its widespread accessibility. Computed Tomography (CT) has shown its significance as a crucial diagnostic technique in assessing abdominal discomfort.