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From 1895 to 1924, plain film was developed to better detect [[X-rays|radiopaque]] stones. From 1924 to 1960, [[Contrast medium|contrast]] media was introduced which inspired the invention of IV cholecystography. From then on, in 1970, [[percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography]], [[Nuclear medicine|scintigraphy]], and [[Medical ultrasonography|sonography]] were invented. By 1980, the notion that gallbladder stones could be treated medically was introduced.<ref name="pmid2003437">{{cite journal |vauthors=Feld R, Kurtz AB, Zeman RK |title=Imaging the gallbladder: a historical perspective |journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol |volume=156 |issue=4 |pages=737–40 |year=1991 |pmid=2003437 |doi=10.2214/ajr.156.4.2003437 |url=}}</ref> | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
Humans have a long history with gallstones with the earliest recording being noted at least 7000 years ago.
Historical Perspective
Gallstone disease has been noted as far back as when Egyptian pharaohs ruled. Autopsies performed on mummies found gallstones present within the body cavities.[1]
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
From 1895 to 1924, plain film was developed to better detect radiopaque stones. From 1924 to 1960, contrast media was introduced which inspired the invention of IV cholecystography. From then on, in 1970, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, scintigraphy, and sonography were invented. By 1980, the notion that gallbladder stones could be treated medically was introduced.[2]
References
- ↑ Shaffer EA (2005). "Epidemiology and risk factors for gallstone disease: has the paradigm changed in the 21st century?". Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 7 (2): 132–40. PMID 15802102.
- ↑ Feld R, Kurtz AB, Zeman RK (1991). "Imaging the gallbladder: a historical perspective". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 156 (4): 737–40. doi:10.2214/ajr.156.4.2003437. PMID 2003437.