Evaluation of the Morphological Properties of Cholecystectomy Specimen Gallstones

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the morphological properties of cholecystectomy specimen gallstones.
Materials & methods: Permission to conduct research using human subjects was obtained from the Research & Ethical
Committee of the Institution where the study was conducted.The study was conducted on specimens obtained from 60 postcholecystectomy patients at the Index Medical College Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Results: Of the 60 gallbladders that showed pigmented calculi, 49 had numerous calculi and 11 had only one. Of the gallbladders
that had several calculi, 13 were cholesterol stones, 30 were mixed stones, and six were pigmented stones.Among the 60
gallbladders that contained calculi, 36 had calculi that were round to ovoid, 11 had calculi that were polyhedral and multifaceted,
and 14 had calculi that were irregular in shape.The gallbladder size was normal in 35 patients, enlarged in 16 patients, and
fibrotic in 9 patients.
Conclusion: Various factors such as lifestyle and dietary habits play a significant role in gallstone development. It would have
been beneficial to conduct chemical analysis of the stones to determine the causes more precisely. The risk factors for developing
chronic cholecystitis, a condition associated with gallstones, were found to be associated with the female sex.
Keywords: Morphology, Cholecystectomy, gallstones, gallbladder, specimen,