Abstract

The aim of the study is to study the changing trends in epidemiological and demographic factors influencing cholelithiasis. Examination of the other systems and of the part concerned was done in detail. Routine laboratory work up and ultrasonography with upper GI endoscopy was carried out preoperatively of all the patients. They were posted for laproscopic cholecystectomy and Open cholecystectomy. Result: 68% of the study population belonged to lower socio economic status. Rest of them fall in the middle class. 70% of the study population had pain in the right upper quadrant, followed by 64% who had dyspepsia. 12% were asymptomatic. Conclusion: The present study concluded that the gall stones are becoming common among individuals of age 20-39 years, especially females with other risk factors like low educational status, lower socio economic status, sedentary lifestyle with irregular eating habits and obesity. 70% of the study population had pain in the right upper quadrant, followed by 64% who had dyspepsia. 12% were asymptomatic.

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