Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Gallstones constitute a significant health problem in developed societies too. The present study assessed complications of cholecystitis with CT scan. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 72 cases of cholecystitis of both genders. A careful examination was done in all patients. All patients underwent CT scan taken with Toshiba machine. All planes such as axial, coronal and saggittal were obtained and studied by experience radiologist. Results: Out of 72 patients, males were 42 and females were 30. Age group 20-30 years had 14, 30-40 years had 24, 40-50 years had 30 and 50-60 years had 5 cases. Common complications were gangrenous cholecystitis in 13, gallbladder perforation in 24, bilio‑enteric fistula in 10, gallstone ileus in 20 and hemorrhagic cholecystitis in 5 cases. The difference was significant (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found CT scan useful in diagnosis of complications of cholecystitis. Key words: cholecystitis, CT scan, gallbladder perforation