The postcholecystectomy syndrome: a review of etiology and current approaches to management

The postcholecystectomy syndrome: a review of etiology and current approaches to management

Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) comprises a heterogeneous group of symptoms and disorders in patients who have previously undergone cholecystectomy. While it is relatively uncommon, it is defined by chronic recurring pain, often with no clear source. Recent studies suggest its pathogenesis depend...

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Main Authors: Robert D. Kung, Amanda W. Cai, Jason M. Brown, Anthony M. Gamboa, Qiang Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Insights
Subjects:
postcholecystectomy syndrome, cholecystectomy, etiology.
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/gi/article/view/2732

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