| Topic: | Digestive Diseases (DD) |
| Title: | Gallstones. |
| Author: | n/a |
| Source: | Toronto, Ontario: Canadian Liver Foundation. 2001. 2 p. |
| Availability: | Available from Canadian Liver Foundation. Suite 1500, 2235 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto Ontario, M2J 5B5. (416) 491-3353 or (800) 563-5483. Fax (416) 491-4952. E-mail: clf@liver.ca. Website: clf@liver.ca. PRICE: Contact organization for print copies. |
| Abstract: | This brochure describes gallstones (cholelithiasis), solid lumps of cholesterol crystals or pigment material that form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pouch that sits beneath the liver and stores bile. With a meal, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine where it helps to digest fats. The brochure discusses how gallstones are formed, the different types of gallstones, risk factors for developing gallstones, the symptoms of gallstones, diagnostic strategies, prevention of gallstones, and treatment options, including open cholecystectomy (removal of the gallstone), laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and dissolution therapy. The brochure concludes with the contact information for the Canadian Liver Foundation (www.liver.ca). |
| Format: | Brochure/Pamphlet |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Gallstones. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Therapy. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Education. Patient Care Management. Bile. Pathophysiology. Incidence. Etiology. Gallbladder. Risk Factors. Surgery. Cholecystectomy. Dissolution Therapy. Diagnostic Tests. |
| Publication Number: | DDBR09860 |
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