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Surgical Techniques of Open Cholecystectomy
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Surgical Techniques of Open Cholecystectomy book
Surgical Techniques of Open Cholecystectomy
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Surgical Techniques of Open Cholecystectomy book
ByRonald S. Chamberlain
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2003
Imprint CRC Press
Pages 10
eBook ISBN 9780429090509
ABSTRACT
The majority of gallstones remain asymptomatic and silent throughout the life of an affected individual and it is estimated that only 20-30% of all patients ever develop symptoms. The risk of a patient with asymptomatic gallstones developing biliary-related symptoms is estimated at 1-2% per year, with a risk of 0.1% per year of developing severe complications such as gallbladder perforation or empyema.