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Gallstones treatments - Coggle Diagram
Gallstones treatments
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Lithotripsy
What does it inlove
Shock waves are used to break down gallstones. This is now used for stones that are lodged in the bile or pancreatic ducts.
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Negatives
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Bleeding and bruising can occur, and stones redevelop.
ERCP
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What does it involved
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An endoscope is passed through the mouth to the entrance of the bile duct in the small intestine. The bile duct is widened and stones removed.
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