Ultrasound findings in the zone of cholecystectomy and their role in prognosis of paralytic ileus development

Abstract A comparative analysis of 112 patients' case histories with calculous cholecystitis has revealed that morphological alterations of the gallbladder wall and in the perevesicular area as well as the operative techniques are essential for the wound healing and ultrasound picture in cholecystectomy zone. Ultrasound investigation within postoperative 24 hours enables a significant prognosis of the onset of intestinal paresis, its severity and duration. This is important for conducting early prophylactic measures.