Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess the imaging findings of gangrenous cholecystitis cases. Materials & Methods: 64 histopathological confirmed cases of Gangrenous cholecystitis of both genders were included. All underwent Ultrasound performed with Toshiba XARIO SSA 660A, Tokyo, Japan and Contrast enhanced computed tomography. Results: Imaging findings were GB wall thickening (>3 mm) in 62, mural edema in 61, gallstones in 63, mucosal/wall irregularity in 57, pericholecystic stranding in 42, pericholecystic fluid in 38, mural striation in 34, intraluminal membranes in 28, GB wall hemorrhage in 14, GB perforation in 12 and Gas in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Both USG and CT scan is useful in assessment of cases of gangrenous cholecystitis, hence need to be performed together. Key words: Gangrenous cholecystitis, CT, USG.