Gallbladder Surgery: When Gallstones Become Painful
Gallstones are very common findings during a routine right upper quadrant ultrasound or CT scan for abdominal pain work-up. Across the board, gallstones are seen in about 30% of patients in the United states. This condition is more commonly seen in patients who are older than 40 years old, slightly overweight, Hispanic, woman, and within the latter part of their …