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Modern advances in surgery have revolutionized the treatment of gallstones. In general, surgery is used only if you have symptoms. In the past, open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) was the usual procedure for uncomplicated cases. Today, a minimally-invasive technique calle...[read article]

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Tests for Gallstones

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Abdominal films are x-ray images of the abdomen.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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This is an x-ray exam of the gallbladder (GB), a sac-like organ that stores bile that is located under the liver. The study involves taking tablets containing dye (...  More
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Ultrasound Scan of Gallbladder
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. See also: C...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the inside of the belly area. Unlike x-rays and comput...  More
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to identify stones, tumors, or narrowing in the bile ducts. The procedure is done through ...  More
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Oral cholecystogram is an x-ray of the gallbladder, an organ in the right upper abdomen that stores bile. The x-ray is taken before the gallbladder releases bile.  More
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Gallbladder radionuclide scan is a test that uses radioactive material to check gallbladder function or to look for signs of an infection or bile duct obstruction.  More
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Oral cholecystogram is an x-ray of the gallbladder, an organ in the right upper abdomen that stores bile. The x-ray is taken before the gallbladder releases bile.  More
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Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Th...  More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.  More
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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include: Albumin; Alpha-1 antitrypsin; ALP; ALT; AST; Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT; Prothrombin tim...  More
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Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid produced by the liver. This article discusses the laboratory test done to measure bilirubin in the blood. To...  More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Gallstones

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Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bla...  More
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Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bla...  More
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Chemodissolution of Gallbladder Stone
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Surgical Procedures for Gallstones

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Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope.  More
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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.  More
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Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is a procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.  More
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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.  More
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Prescribed Medications for Gallstones

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URSODIOL (ER soe dye ol) helps dissolve gallstones in patients who cannot have or who do not need gallbladder surgery. This medicine is also useful for certain live...  More
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CHENODIOL (kee no DYE ol) helps dissolve gallstones in patients who cannot have gallbladder surgery. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health c...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Gallstones What's this?

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Soy is a subtropical plant, native to southeastern Asia. This member of the pea family (Fabaceae) grows from one to five feet tall and forms clusters of three to fi...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Gallstones What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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