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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]

Tests for Gallstones

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The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider''s office by an x-ray technologist.You lie on your back on the x-r...  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.  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(co...  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.  More
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The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.Nuclear magnetic resonance- abdomen; NMR- abdome...  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 a...  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.X-...  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.R...  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.X-...  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.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  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 p...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  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 time.Plea...  More
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Bilirubin is a product that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin. Total and direct bilirubin are usually measured to screen for or to monitor liver or gallbladd...  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 blad...  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 blad...  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.Using a laparoscope is the most common way to remo...  More
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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.In gallbladder removal surgery, a surgeon makes a large incision(cut) in your belly to open it up and ...  More
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Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is a procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup.The gallbladder is not a vital organ. It is located on ...  More
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Open gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder.In gallbladder removal surgery, a surgeon makes a large incision(cut) in your belly to open it up and ...  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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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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