Included in this prospective study cohort were all patients with CBDS and gallbladder stones ... Patient demographics, stone number, size, location, treatment method, duration of surgery, post ...

It remains unknown as to which approach is optimal for management of gallbladder stone with common bile duct stones (CBDS) in Chinese patients. Methods From May 2000 to February 2009, we ...

MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): An MRI uses strong magnetic waves to create a detailed picture. An MRCP uses MRI imaging with special software to help detect gallstones and ...

Cholecystitis An inflammation of the gallbladder. Symptoms of cholecystitis include pain in the upper center or right abdomen that can extend to the right shoulder or back, bloating, fever, nausea, ...

These distinctions in gallstone composition offer insights into their formation and potential implications for treatment. Diagnosing gallbladder stones involves reviewing medical history.

A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have ...

Cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) may be necessary. Medications are often the first line of treatment for biliary colic, providing relief by reducing pain and inflammation.

Chronic inflammation has emerged as a potential factor in prostate carcinogenesis. We investigated the role of kidney and gallbladder stones and the risk of prostate cancer. We used data from EPICAP, ...

Anyone who's ever had a kidney stone will tell you there's nothing else like the mind-numbing, excruciating pain. Sometimes a patient will have a single stone and then never have a recurrence. Other ...

A healthcare provider can precisely diagnose gallbladder disease and help you find the proper treatment. While your diet may help prevent gallstones, treatment is needed for those already present. A ...

However, gallbladder bile from patients with stones composed of 97-100% crystalline cholesterol was on average just saturated with cholesterol when the gallbladder was functioning and undersaturated ...

A Learjet 55 carrying a young girl who had just undergone life-saving treatment crashed on Friday night in Philadelphia, ...