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Biliary Dyskinesia Management Differs for Adult and Pediatric Patients
Based on the available evidence, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is indicated for treatment of biliary dyskinesia in adults, but data supporting use of this procedure for biliary dyskinesia in children and in patients with hyperkinetic gallbladder are insufficient to justify a recommendation for surgery as the standard treatment in these groups.
What causes an abdominal lump?
Possible causes of an abdominal lump include hernias, lipomas, hematomas, undescended testicles, and tumors. These can appear as an area of swelling or a bulge that protrudes from the abdominal area or stomach.
Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: Predisposition, Treatment, and Education
At the 2024 VEITH Symposium, vascular surgeon Olamide Alabi, MD, RPVI, from Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, presented a session called "Premature Peripheral Artery Disease: What Factors Predispose to It, How Should Its Treatment Differ, and How Does It Influence Treatment Outcomes?"
Minimally Invasive Procedure Offers Last Hope for Patients Facing Amputation Due To Severe Vascular Disease
Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) represents the most critical stage of peripheral artery disease (PAD), frequently affecting individuals with diabetes, coronary artery disease, obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
When is gallbladder surgery not necessary
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a rush to remove the gallbladder when dealing with stones may not always be necessary.
