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Indications

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Indications for cholecystectomy include:

  • recurrent attacks of biliary pain - otherwise it is hard to tell if the gallstones are causing the symptoms
  • long-term indigestion
  • complications such as acute cholecystitis, empyema or perforation

There are no indications for removal of asymptomatic stones, except perhaps in diabetics, or, if there is a reasonable likelihood of future complications or symptoms.

Reference

  1. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Gallstone disease: diagnosis and management. October 2014 [internet publication].

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