Gastro intestinal73 Videos
Gallstone Disease – Acute Cholecystitis vs Cholelithiasis vs Choledocholithiasis vs Cholangitis
risk of choledocholithiasis Patients suspected of having choledocholithiasis are diagnosed with a combination of laboratory tests and imaging studies. The first imaging study obtained is typically a transabdominal ultrasound. The results of laboratory testing and transabdominal ultrasound are then used to stratify a patient as high risk, intermediate risk, or low risk for having choledocholithiasis. […]
Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words
intestinal microbiota in health and disease ●The surface of the intestinal tract in healthy individuals is free of bacteria in all bowel segments. Adherence of bacteria to epithelial cells is thus a sign of infection. By contrast, the intestinal lumen is never sterile. ●The occurrence, composition, and organization of intestinal microbiota in each gut segment […]
Gallstones – Gallbladder Attack Symptoms Treatment
Clinical presentation •Asymptomatic The majority of patients with gallstones are asymptomatic and will remain so throughout their lives. Of those with incidental (asymptomatic) gallstones, approximately 15 to 25 percent will become symptomatic after 10 to 15 years of follow-up. •Biliary colic Patients with symptomatic uncomplicated gallstone disease typically present with biliary colic, a normal physical […]
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