Stepwise management of postcholecystectomy problems by surgery and endoscopy
Assiut Medical Journal. 2013; 37 (2 Supp.): 41-52
in English
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| ID: emr-187328
ABSTRACT
Background:
The term of postcholecystectomy syndrome [PCS] comprises a heterogeneous group of symptoms and signs in patients who have previously undergone cholecystectomy. Patients of PCS may present with abdominal pain, jaundice or dyspeptic symptoms, man y of these complaints can he attributed to complications including bile duct injury, biliary leak, biliary fistula and retained stones. Late sequelae are bile duct strictures and secondary liver cirrhosis. A multidisciplinary approach between surgeons, radiologist and endoscopist offers the best chances for an initial diagnosis and therapeutic option
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Postoperative Period
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Bile Ducts
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Follow-Up Studies
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Endoscopy
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Assiut Med. J.
Year:
2013
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