Prevalence and incidence of biliary sludge and stones during pregnancy: A hospital based study

Dr. Vikrant Gupta; Dr. Sonika Gupta; Dr. Shivani Gupta

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Prevalence and incidence of biliary sludge and stones during pregnancy: A hospital based study

Dr. Vikrant Gupta, Dr. Sonika Gupta, Dr. Shivani Gupta

Abstract :

Objective: – To assess the prevalence and incidence of biliary Sludge and Stones during pregnancy. Methods and Material: – The study was done on 100 healthy pregnant females. Gall Bladder ultrasounds were done in each trimester and 2–4weeks Postpartum. Results: – The incidence of biliary sludge and gall bladder stones during pregnancy was found to be 14.58% and 8.16% respectively. The prevalence of gall stones disease increased with advancing gestational age and it was also statistically significant (p<0.001). At 2–4 weeks, postpartum gall stones have disappeared in 2 while sludge disappeared in 4. Amongst antenatal women with gall stones disease most were asymptomatic while itching was the commonest presenting symptom. A statistically significant correlation was found between gall stones disease and advanced age, high parity, prolonged east feeding and raised BMI. Conclusion: – Biliary sludge and stones develops frequently during pregnancy and are usually asymptomatic.