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SONOGRAPHY OF THE
GALLBLADDER
• A gallbladder sonogram should be performed after the patient has been NPO for at least 4 hours, but 8 hours is optimal.
• The gallbladder should be evaluated in the supine, left lateral decubitus, prone, upright, and any other position to demonstrate the mobility or lack of mobility of any intraluminal objects.
• The gallbladder neck and fundus should be examined closely, as these locations are common sites for gallstones to collect.
