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Question
Hello doctor,
My mother is 55 years old, has gallstones leading to cholecystitis complications due to stones stuck in the gallbladder neck. The doctor has treated the inflammation and pain, but now the stone is still stuck in the old position. Her mother has a history of thyrotoxicosis, so the doctor prescribed non-surgical treatment and lived with gallstones, due to the danger of death during anesthesia. I am worried that if the stone is still stuck in the old position, it will cause serious complications later. Through researching and knowing that there is a method "Endoscopy retrograde cholangiopancreatitis (ERCP)", I would like to ask the doctor of a patient with a history of thyrotoxicosis who has been treated for gallstones by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ) No? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Nguyen Triet Khang (1997)
Reply
Hello
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) lithotripsy is only used to approach lithotripsy in the following locations: common bile duct, common hepatic duct, right hepatic duct , the left hepatic duct, does not apply to stones in the gallbladder.
In the case of your mother, you should visit and consult directly at hospitals with all specialties: Hepatobiliary surgery, anesthesia resuscitation, endocrinology, cardiology, to consider cholecystectomy. Currently, all hospitals in the Vinmec system are fully equipped with modern equipment and a team of experienced doctors to help your mother overcome the disease.
If you still have questions about the treatment of gallbladder neck stones by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for examination. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Master. Doctor Nguyen Hung Cuong - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
