Table III.
Diagnostic imaging and comparison of results
| Parameter | Group I (n = 43) | Group II (n = 39) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallstones in gallbladder on USG | 41 (95.3%) | 38 (97.4%) | 0.53 | |
| Bile sludge in gallbladder on USG | 2 (4.65%) | 1 (2.56%) | 0.53 | |
| MRCP: | 22 (51.1%) | 22 (56.4%) | 0.66 | |
| Stone in common bile duct | 2 (9.09%) | 3 (13.6%) | ||
| Sludge in common bile duct | 0 (0%) | 1 (4.54%) | ||
| ERCP | 17 (39.53%) | 14 (35.89%) | 0.39 | |
| Papillotomy | 17 (100%) | 14 (100%) | ||
| Gallstone | 2 (11.7%) | 7 (50%) | ||
| Biliary sludge | 4 (23.5%) | 4 (28.5%) | ||
| Debris | 1 (5.8%) | 1 (7.1%) | ||
Fisher’s exact and χ2 tests. USG – ultrasonography, MRCP – magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, ERCP – endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.