Watchful waiting is reasonable for gallstone symptoms

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Watchful waiting is reasonable for gallstone symptoms

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Norman M. Oliver, MD

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Not all patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis require surgery. Nearly half of patients with symptomatic but uncomplicated gallstone disease can be managed successfully with observation and minor dietary changes. This option is a safe one we can offer our patients.

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Vetrhus M, Søreide O, Solhaug JH, et al. Symptomatic, non-complicated gallbladder stone disease. Operation or observation? Scand J Gastroenterol 2002; 37:834–9.

Norman M. Oliver, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville.

mno3p@virginia.edu.

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The Journal of Family Practice - 52(1)

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The Journal of Family Practice

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Hepatology

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12-31

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Norman M. Oliver, MD

Author(s)

Norman M. Oliver, MD

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Practice Recommendations from Key Studies

Vetrhus M, Søreide O, Solhaug JH, et al. Symptomatic, non-complicated gallbladder stone disease. Operation or observation? Scand J Gastroenterol 2002; 37:834–9.

Norman M. Oliver, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville.

mno3p@virginia.edu.

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Practice Recommendations from Key Studies

Vetrhus M, Søreide O, Solhaug JH, et al. Symptomatic, non-complicated gallbladder stone disease. Operation or observation? Scand J Gastroenterol 2002; 37:834–9.

Norman M. Oliver, MD
Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville.

mno3p@virginia.edu.

Article PDF

5201JFP_POEMs4.pdf

Article PDF

5201JFP_POEMs4.pdf

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Not all patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis require surgery. Nearly half of patients with symptomatic but uncomplicated gallstone disease can be managed successfully with observation and minor dietary changes. This option is a safe one we can offer our patients.

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Not all patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis require surgery. Nearly half of patients with symptomatic but uncomplicated gallstone disease can be managed successfully with observation and minor dietary changes. This option is a safe one we can offer our patients.

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 52(1)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 52(1)

Page Number

12-31

Page Number

12-31

Publications

The Journal of Family Practice

MDedge Family Medicine

Publications