Background: The management of coincidental detected gallbladder polyps (GP) is still nebulous. There are few published data regarding their long-term growth. Objective of the present study was to ...

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Gallbladder pain is often caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, though it can also be triggered by inflammation. Other causes, such as infection, are possible. The pain can be sudden and ...

If a person experiences gallbladder-related pain, they may be able to manage some symptoms and ease gallbladder pain at home. However, severe gallbladder pain may require medical attention, including ...

Polyps in the gall bladder are fairly rare - most gall bladder problems are caused by gallstones. As with gallstones, the decision whether or not to have the gall bladder removed depends on the ...

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively rare cancer that’s usually diagnosed in an advanced stage. Symptoms often don’t appear until the cancer grows large or spreads. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

The gallbladder is a small organ located in the upper right side of your abdomen that stores and releases bile and helps digest fats in your body. When your gallbladder releases bile, it contracts and ...

Of the total 3,841 registered inhabitants of the community of Römerstein six years of age or older, 66.6% (n = 2,560) participated in the initial survey in 1996. Excluded from the study were 145 ...