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Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores and concentrates bile Gallstones are crystalline stones that form inside the gall bladder or bile duct.

New Approach Unveiled for Gallbladder Cancer Identification

New Approach Unveiled for Gallbladder Cancer Identification

In gallbladder cancer, the amalgamation of these two markers achieved nearly 100 percent accuracy, surpassing the 82 percent accuracy of a single-marker approach.

Gallstone Disease: Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

Gallstone Disease: Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common pancreatic cancer that is diagnosed in late stages

Gallbladder Gangrene is the New Post-Covid Risk

Gallbladder Gangrene is the New Post-Covid Risk

Gallbladder gangrene was seen among five people two months after they have recovered from Covid-19. If you continue to have problems three to six months after recovery, visit your doctor immediately.

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Gallbladder Infection Surgery Safer During Pregnancy Than After

Gallbladder Infection Surgery Safer During Pregnancy Than After

Painful gallbladder due to gallstone inflammation is common during surgery. Due to the pain, women prefer to undergo surgery after birth. Gallbladder surgery during pregnancy is better than after.

Gallbladder Removal: Fresh Insights

Gallbladder Removal: Fresh Insights

Delaying a cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis more than three days after hospital admission may result in increased rate of complications, hospital readmissions, and longer hospital stays, found new study.

Coffee can Protect Against Gallstone Formation

Coffee can Protect Against Gallstone Formation

Drinking more than 6 cups of coffee lowers the risk of symptomatic gallstone disease (GSD).

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery During Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Maternal Outcomes

Gallbladder Removal Surgery During Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Maternal Outcomes

Pregnant women, when faced with painful gallstones, should consider postponing surgical treatment until after childbirth as it may lead to adverse maternal outcomes if the surgery is done during pregnancy.

IMP2 Protein Might be Responsible for Gallbladder Tumor Growth

IMP2 Protein Might be Responsible for Gallbladder Tumor Growth

The IMP2 protein can be now used as a prognostic marker to predict the growth/outcome of the gallbladder cancer

Gallstones May Now Be Treatable

Gallstones May Now Be Treatable

Activation of the constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) prevents the formation of cholesterol gall stones.

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Doctors Successfully Remove 838 Gallstones in a Highly Complex Case

Doctors Successfully Remove 838 Gallstones in a Highly Complex Case

Doctors at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, recently managed a highly unusual and complex case where a patient was found with 838 stones

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Pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas may show up as acute pancreatitis or chronic pain. Alcohol consumption is the main offender. Treatment requires hospitalization and at times surgery.

Gallbladder Cancer

Gallbladder Cancer

Gallbladder cancer is a cancer that starts in the walls of the gallbladder. It is a rare form of tumor.

Simple, Easy Method to Remove Gallstones

Simple, Easy Method to Remove Gallstones

An endoscope designed for locating and clearing out gallstones and gallbladder lesions has been developed by scientists.

Quiz on Gallstones

Quiz on Gallstones

Gallstones are formed in the gall bladder and may result in complications, especially if they obstruct the channels that carry bile. Test your knowledge about this common condition. ...

Gallbladder Surgery

Gallbladder Surgery

The major reasons for doing gallbladder surgery are gallstones and abnormal functioning of the gall bladder.

Indigestion Symptom Evaluation

Indigestion Symptom Evaluation

Do you have discomfort in the upper abdomen during or after eating? Indigestion, a common complaint in all ages refers to conditions affecting the digestive tract and causing abdominal discomfort.