A 48-year-old male complains of abdominal discomfort after meals, especially, high-fat meals. At those times he also has aching in his right shoulder and back. An ultrasound of the upper abdomen revealed cholelithiasis. A consult with a gastroenterologist determined that cholelithotripsy was considered but it was decided that a laparoscopic cholecystectomy would be the first procedure attempted. If complications were encountered then an open cholecystectomy would be performed.
Significant medical history: the patient had a coronary angiography performed at age 46 following suspected myocardial infarct.A 48-year-old male complains of abdominal discomfort after meals, especially, high-fat meals. At those times he also has aching in his right shoulder and back. An ultrasound of the upper abdomen revealed cholelithiasis. A consult with a gastroenterologist determined that cholelithotripsy was considered but it was decided that a laparoscopic cholecystectomy would be the first procedure attempted. If complications were encountered then an open cholecystectomy would be performed.
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What is the diagnosis (the patientâs current medical problem)?
Did the procedure performed to aid in the diagnosis involve the use of X-rays?
What are some examples of foods that might have contributed to this condition?
What are three types of gall stones? How are gall stones formed in the body?
What treatments were considered? Will the patient benefit from any medications?
What are some changes that the patient will need to make to his diet?
What significant event was in the patientâs medical history?
What procedure was performed in the patientâs medical history?
What risk factors do women have for this condition?
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