Characterisation of Gallstones Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Abstract

Gallstone formation is the primary underlying disease that results in gall bladder illness. Gallstone formation in the gall bladder is a common disease and constitutes a major health problem in the world wide. Cholesterol gallstones, pigment gallstones and mixed gallstones are formed in gallbladder. The aim of the study is to determine the constituents and their compositions of gallstones using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The study reveals that cholesterol stones and mixed stones type of gallstones were predominant whereas pigment stones were less frequent in the selected region.