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Gall bladder specimen following cholecystectomy: a resource

Background Gallbladder stones are very common and cholecystectomy is the most commonly performed surgery globally. Gallbladder stones have been reported to be the leading cause of cholecystectomies worldwide. Other mechanisms have also been known to constitute for cholecystectomy, but the evidence is still weak with the exact mechanism unknown. The present study thus aims to assess the importance of routine histopathology of the gall blabber following cholecystectomy.

Methods The study is a retrospective one that employs the use of patient records to achieve the objective.

Results The findings of the study depict a significant association between the findings of the histopathology, ultrasound and clinical features.

Conclusions The researcher presents the relevance of histopathology with respect to ultrasound and clinical presentation of the patient, thereby stating the need for a routine gall bladder specimen following cholecystectomy.