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Biliary pain.

Sean Mackay·Peter Dillane
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BACKGROUND: Gallstones are a common cause of abdominal pain. Gallstones are present in 20% of women and 8% of men, but might not cause symptoms. OBJECTIVE: This article discusses the aetiology of biliary colic and related disorders. The differential diagnosis is examined and relevant investigations are outlined. Some less common aspects of this disease complex are described for context. DISCUSSION: The only effective treatment for symptomatic gallstones is cholecystectomy, for which the laparoscopic approach is now the gold standard.

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Biliary Tract DiseasesCholangiographyCholecystectomy, LaparoscopicColicDiagnosis, DifferentialFamily PracticeFemaleGallstonesHumansIrritable Bowel SyndromeMalePancreatitisPeptic UlcerJournal ArticleReview

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Sean Mackay, Peter Dillane. 2004. Biliary pain.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15630917/

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