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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