Prophylactic cholecystectomy in short bowel syndrome: Is it being utilized?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.04.002
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Cholelithiasis is common in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Prophylactic cholecystectomy (PC) of the non-diseased gallbladder has been recommended in SBS patients when laparotomy is being undertaken for other reasons. Our aim was… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic cholecystectomy; short bowel; bowel syndrome; cholecystectomy ... See more keywords
Colonic Interposition in Children with Short Bowel Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000521464.34948.82
Abstract: Introduction: Cholelithiasis is common in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) and may be associated with increased morbidity. Prophylactic cholecystectomy of the non-diseased gallbladder has been recommended in SBS patients when laparotomy is being undertaken… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic cholecystectomy; short bowel; opportunity; bowel syndrome ... See more keywords
Cholecystectomy for asymptomatic gallstones: Markov decision tree analysis
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10399
Abstract: Gallstones are a common public health problem, especially in developed countries. There are an increasing number of patients who are diagnosed with gallstones due to increasing awareness and liberal use of imaging, with 22.6%-80% of… read more here.
Keywords: asymptomatic gallstones; cholecystectomy asymptomatic; prophylactic cholecystectomy; cholecystectomy ... See more keywords