Postcholecystectomy syndrome
Postcholecystectomy syndrome | |
ICD-10 | K91.5 |
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ICD-9 | 576.0 |
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Overview
The term Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after surgery to remove the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy). Symptoms include gastrointestinal distress and persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. [1]