Help your patients navigate gallbladder disease, including asymptomatic stones, incidental polyps, and uncomplicated cholecystitis. Dr. Rahul Pannala (@RahulPannala) talks us through how to diagnose biliary colic, what imaging to order, and what to anticipate for potential post-cholecystectomy complications (eg persistent pain or diarrhea). Feel confident in sending the right patients for cholecystectomy!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bioGuest one-linerCase from Kashlak; DefinitionsTypical biliary painImaging for cholelithiasisTreatment for symptomatic gallstonesPost-cholecystectomy diarrhea and painInpatient management of cholecystitisAdvanced imaging- HIDA scans and MRCPIncidental gallbladder findingsOutro
Credits
Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Molly Heublein, MDInfographic/Cover Art: Lyan ChangHosts: Molly Heublein, MD, Nora Taranto, MD; Paul Williams MD, FACP Associate Editor: Leah Witt, MDShowrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACPTechnical Production: PodPasteAudio Engineer for this live episode: Chris Chiu, MDGuest: Rahul Pannala, MD
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