Characteristics of Patients with Abdominal Ultrasound Findings of Cholelithiasis at Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie General Hospital in Ternate

Abstract

Cholelithiasis, or gallstone disease, is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by the formation of solid deposits in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Its global prevalence is approximately 3.2%, increasing with age and affecting women more frequently than men. Abdominal ultrasonography (USG) is the preferred imaging modality for initial diagnosis due to its safety, speed, and high sensitivity (approximately 95%) in detecting gallstones. This study aims to determine the characteristics of patients with abdominal ultrasound findings of cholelithiasis at Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie General Hospital, Ternate City, during 2022-2024. A descriptive retrospective design was employed, using total sampling to include all 97 patients diagnosed with cholelithiasis via ultrasound during the study period. Data were collected from medical records and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that 49.5% of patients were aged 46-65 years, 60.8% were female, 52.6% presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, and 54.6% had no complications. In conclusion, cholelithiasis at this hospital predominantly affects middle-aged women, with right upper quadrant pain being the most common symptom and the majority of cases being uncomplicated. These findings provide a foundational epidemiological profile for the region.