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#340 Gallbladder Disease

· 44 min

Episode #340 Gallbladder Disease

0:00 44:12

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 bio • Guest one-liner • Case from Kashlak; Definitions • Typical biliary pain • Imaging for cholelithiasis • Treatment for symptomatic gallstones • Post-cholecystectomy diarrhea and pain • Inpatient management of cholecystitis • Advanced imaging- HIDA scans and MRCP • Incidental gallbladder findings • Outro

Credits

• Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Molly Heublein, MD • Infographic/Cover Art: Lyan Chang • Hosts: Molly Heublein, MD, Nora Taranto, MD; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Associate Editor: Leah Witt, MD • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP • Technical Production: PodPaste • Audio Engineer for this live episode: Chris Chiu, MD • Guest: Rahul Pannala, MD

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