652 Quality of Ultrasound Report in Patients with Biliary Symptoms in the Context of Surgical Diseases

Abstract Aim The diagnosis of surgical pathology in patients presenting with biliary symptoms is highly reliant on a good quality ultrasound report, our aim was to identify if there are any deficiencies reports which important diagnostic parameters upper GI abnormalities. Method Patients Bedford hospital who require an diseases were included, 8 from the guidelines Society and College Radiographers taken analysed, means missing data calculated, CBD diameter considered as significant parameter. Quality report for further scrutinized required 2nd investigations like MRCP CTAP using crosstabs. Results A total 278 included study, 97.9% due gallstone 2.1% post-cholecystectomy. 89.7% had mentioned normality while only 21.1% actual value CBD. 93% flow portal vein, 7% did not mention vein flow. Interestingly ultrasounds post cholecystectomy but during scans, 4.6% absent gallbladder. 98 (34.5%) one or more secondary investigations. 22.9% normally reported positive findings MRCP. Conclusions This audit demonstrates importance report. can aid clinical guidance Important factors consider Diameter, stone/sludge.