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(K91.5) Postcholecystectomy syndrome
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746 401 in individuals diagnosis postcholecystectomy syndrome confirmed
Diagnosis postcholecystectomy syndrome is diagnosed Women are 8.50% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis postcholecystectomy syndrome
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis postcholecystectomy syndrome
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease postcholecystectomy syndrome - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features postcholecystectomy syndrome
Absence or low individual and public risk
Postcholecystectomy syndrome - what does this mean
Postcholecystectomy syndrome is a condition that can occur following the surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). it is characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and other gastrointestinal symptoms due to the disruption of the normal flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine. it is thought to be caused by sphincter of oddi dysfunction, bile reflux, or adhesions in the biliary system.
What happens during the disease - postcholecystectomy syndrome
Postcholecystectomy syndrome is a condition that can occur after the surgical removal of the gallbladder. it is thought to be caused by disruption of the normal flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine, resulting in bile reflux into the stomach and duodenum, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. other possible causes include sphincter of oddi dysfunction, adhesions, and bile duct injury.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Postcholecystectomy syndrome - Prevention
Postcholecystectomy syndrome can be prevented by avoiding unnecessary cholecystectomy, using intraoperative cholangiography to identify and avoid injury to the common bile duct, and using laparoscopic techniques to minimize tissue trauma.