#340 Gallbladder Disease
Jun 13, 2022, 07:00 AM
Help your patients navigate gallbladder disease, including asymptomatic stones, incidental polyps, and uncomplicated cholecystitis. Dr. Rahul Pannala (@RahulPannala) talks us through how to diagnose biliary colic, what imaging to order, and what to anticipate for potential post-cholecystectomy complications (eg persistent pain or diarrhea). Feel confident in sending the right patients for cholecystectomy!
Help your patients navigate gallbladder disease, including asymptomatic stones, incidental polyps, and uncomplicated cholecystitis. Dr. Rahul Pannala (@RahulPannala) talks us through how to diagnose biliary colic, what imaging to order, and what to anticipate for potential post-cholecystectomy complications (eg persistent pain or diarrhea). Feel confident in sending the right patients for cholecystectomy!
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Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
- Guest one-liner
- Case from Kashlak; Definitions
- Typical biliary pain
- Imaging for cholelithiasis
- Treatment for symptomatic gallstones
- Post-cholecystectomy diarrhea and pain
- Inpatient management of cholecystitis
- Advanced imaging- HIDA scans and MRCP
- Incidental gallbladder findings
- Outro
Credits
- Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Molly Heublein, MD
- Infographic/Cover Art: Lyan Chang
- Hosts: Molly Heublein, MD, Nora Taranto, MD; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Associate Editor: Leah Witt, MD
- Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Audio Engineer for this live episode: Chris Chiu, MD
- Guest: Rahul Pannala, MD
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