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Title: | Gallstone-related complications and evidence base treatments. A scoop review |
Authors: | Abeysuriya, V. Dodampahala, S.H. |
Keywords: | Gallstones Pregnancy Pancreatitis Cholecystitis |
Issue Date: | 2022 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists |
Citation: | Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2022;44(3):159–163. |
Abstract: | The incidence of gallstones is 10-15%, making it one of the most common causes of surgical admissions. The number of admissions and operations for gallstone disease is increasing. Commonly gallstones are formed in the gallbladder but can also develop in the biliary tree. Commonly, gallstones are made of cholesterol. Even though the exact cause of supersaturation of bile is not known, there are multiple associate factors for gallstone formation. Most patients with gallstones never experience any symptoms, but the risk of presenting with complications related to gallstones is 1%-4% a year. Patients with gallstones can present with pain or other more severe complications that demand surgical treatment and follow-up. This article looks into epidemiology, basic pathophysiology, complications, pregnancy and gallstones, diagnosis and recent evidence base treatment of gallstone disease. |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/25965 |
ISSN: | 2279-1655 |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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