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Jan 2018
10m 22s

246. Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis

SURGERY 101 TEAM
About this episode

In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, will review some common causes of RUQ pain as it relates to the biliary system.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

  • Describe the presentation of Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
  • Review differential diagnosis and diagnostics
  • Understand treatment of both Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
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