Gallstone disease
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Cholecystolithiasis, choleliths, cholelithiasis, biliary colic, gall stones, gallbladder calculus.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Gallstone disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram |X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Lithotripsy | Surgical Management | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
- Gallbladder removal - series from Nuggets Medical Encyclopedia
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