Postcholecystectomy syndrome
Postcholecystectomy syndrome (pronunciation: post-koh-leh-sis-tek-toh-mee sin-drohm) is a medical condition that can occur following a cholecystectomy (pronunciation: koh-leh-sis-tek-toh-mee), which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Etymology
The term "postcholecystectomy syndrome" is derived from the prefix "post-", meaning after, "cholecystectomy", referring to the surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, and "syndrome", a term used in medicine to describe a collection of symptoms and clinical signs.
Definition
Postcholecystectomy syndrome refers to the persistence of symptoms similar to those experienced before the gallbladder surgery, such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can also include new symptoms that appear after the surgery, such as diarrhea and bloating.
Causes
The causes of postcholecystectomy syndrome can vary. It may be due to residual or recurrent gallstones, alterations in bile flow, or other conditions such as Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of postcholecystectomy syndrome is typically based on the patient's symptoms and may involve imaging tests such as an ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to identify any abnormalities in the biliary tract.
Treatment
Treatment for postcholecystectomy syndrome depends on the underlying cause. It may involve medication to manage symptoms, endoscopic procedures to remove residual gallstones or treat Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, or in some cases, further surgery.
See also
- Cholecystectomy
- Gallbladder
- Gallstones
- Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Postcholecystectomy syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Postcholecystectomy syndrome
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