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Correspondence to Authors: Dr. Akbar Farooqui 

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ABSTRACT

Objective To determine the association between severity of cholecystitis and gallstone size.
Study Design Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study Department of Surgery, Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, from 22nd August 2024 to 21st September 2024.
Methodology This study utilized a cross-sectional design to explore the correlation between severity of cholecystitis as assessed by the Parkland grading system and gallstone size, following Ethics Review Board approval. The sample included 67 respondents diagnosed with cholecystitis who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the study period after obtaining written consent. Data on gallstone size and Parkland grading scores were collected. Gallstone diameter was measured using vernier callipers, while Parkland grading was assessed using a clinical grading system. Gallstone size served as the dependent variable, and Parkland grading was the independent variable. Quantitative analysis was performed using SPSS, with simple linear regression to evaluate the relationship. The model’s compatibility was assessed using R-squared values, with t-tests and p-values for predictors. An ANOVA test determined the overall significance of the regression model.
Results The ANOVA test confirmed the regression model’s significance (F = 18.101, p = 0.001), indicating that Parkland grading is associated with gallstone size, where higher grades correspond to larger stone sizes.
Conclusion A significant positive correlation was observed between Parkland grading score and Gallstone size.

Citation:

Dr. Akbar Farooqui.Severity of Cholecystitis and Gallstone Size Association.. The Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024.