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Chronic cholecystitis

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Cholecystitis, cholangiogram
Cholecystitis, CT scan
Cholecystitis, CT scan
Cholecystolithiasis
Cholecystolithiasis
Gallstones, cholangiogram
Gallstones, cholangiogram
Alternative Names

Cholecystitis - chronic


Prevention

The condition is not always preventable. People who have had an attack of acute cholecystitis but have not had their gallbladder removed may feel better when eating less fatty foods.


Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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