ULTRASOUND;

EVALUATION OF HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM

Abstract

Objectives: To assess common presenting features and the role of Ultrasound in evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases in our
population. Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Khyber X rays, Khyber Medical Centre, Peshawar. Period: August 2010 to December
2010. Material and Methods: Data from patients presenting for evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases was analyzed for presenting complaints
and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. Results: In total 197 cases were included in the study. The age wise categorization
included pediatric population (6.1%) adult population (87.3%) and geriatric population (6.6%). Upper abdominal pain was the most common
presenting feature in all age groups as well as in both genders. Cholelithiasis with or without cholecystitis was the most common ultrasound
finding in all age groups. No statistically significant difference was found between presenting features or ultrasound findings in different age
groups as well as across gender. Conclusions: Hepatobiliary diseases are among major illnesses in our region. Ultrasound is a sensitive and
useful tool for screening and evaluation of Hepatobiliary disorders.