Gallstones Flashcards
1
Q
What can form gall stones?
A
Bile contains cholesterol
- This can form stones
Bile pigments
- Hb products
Mixed stones
- Calcium salts
- Pigment
- Cholesterol
2
Q
What are risk factors associated with gallstone formation?
A
Smoking
Age
Obesity
- High cholesterol
3
Q
Symptoms?
A
Astmptomatic
Biliary colic
Cholecystitis and emypema
4
Q
What can gall stones cause if they get stuck in the bile ducts?
A
Obstructive jaundice
Pancreatitis
Cholangitis
5
Q
What can gallstones cause if they get stuck in the gut?
A
Gallstone ileus
- Small bowel obstruction (rare)
6
Q
Tests?
A
Ultrasound
ERCP
LFT’s
7
Q
Surgical treatment in chronic cholecystitis?
A
Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic
8
Q
What else can be used to remove gallstones?
A
Dissolution
- Drugs
Lithotripsy
- Shockwave therapy
