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If you have gallstones, you can prevent bile duct blockage and serious infection (ascending cholangitis or cholecystitis) by having your gallbladder removed. This is done using small incisions in the abdomen, in a surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
If you are overweight or have high cholesterol, you are at higher risk of developing gallstone. To avoid trouble, work toward a healthy weight through diet and exercise. Women who take birth control pills or hormone replacement...
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Salivary duct stones
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Gallbladder And Bile Duct Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ situated under the liver in the upper abdomen. It stores bile, a fluid produced by... Read more »
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The thyroglossal duct cyst is a rare but occasional cause of a benign midline neck mass.The cyst is usually located at the midline of the neck. The... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Managing Common Bile Duct ...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Extracorporeal Shock Wave LithotripsyGallstone fragmentation by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) may be an appropriate therapy for some... Read more »
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