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Gall Bladder Is Distended With Approximately 16 Mm Sized Calculus
Question: Gall Bladder is distended with approximately 16 mm sized calculus within it. wall thickness is normal.no evidence of pericholcystic collection
Brief Answer:
Gallbladder should be removed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Distension of Gallbladder is seen in Fasting conditions.
There is a stone.in the Gallbladder.As Gallbladder wall is.normal,there is no evidence of Infection, i.e.Cholecystitis.
Gallbladder stone can lead to.Acute Cholecystitis,Chronic Cholecystitis, Gangrene of the gallbladder etc.
So, Gallbladder should be removed to prevent future complications.
It can be done Routine activities can be resumed soon.
As it is not an Emergency,you can consult a Surgical Gastroenterologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Gallbladder should be removed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Distension of Gallbladder is seen in Fasting conditions.
There is a stone.in the Gallbladder.As Gallbladder wall is.normal,there is no evidence of Infection, i.e.Cholecystitis.
Gallbladder stone can lead to.Acute Cholecystitis,Chronic Cholecystitis, Gangrene of the gallbladder etc.
So, Gallbladder should be removed to prevent future complications.
It can be done Routine activities can be resumed soon.
As it is not an Emergency,you can consult a Surgical Gastroenterologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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