GALLBLADDER STONES (GALLSTONES) COMPLICATIONS EXPLAINED

This video discusses gallbladder stones (gallstones) complications, other than biliary colic (more usual initial pain). It also explores the treatment in an easy-to-understand format with the help of simple line drawings. Gallstones are a common occurrence. They can remain entirely silent and only show up on scans incidentally. The common presentation is with biliary colic, pain that is short-lived. Unfortunately, patients with gallstones are prone to more serious complications. This video highlights: Acute Cholecystitis Empyema of gallbladder Mucocele of gallbladder Perforation of gallbladder Liver abscess secondary to gallstones Stones bile duct (Choledocholithiasis) Gallstone ileus (bowel obstruction) Gallbladder cancer saboorkhan.co.uk 00:00 What complications can arise? 01:42 Acute cholecystitis 03:42 Empyema of gallbladder Mucocele of gallbladder 04:57 Perforation of gallbladder Liver abscess 07:02 Stones in bile duct (Choledocholithiasis) 09:00 Acute gallstone Pancreatitis 09:42 Gallstone Ileus (bowel obstruction) 11:09 Cancer of gallbladder 12:09 Conclusions