What is a normal % for ejection fraction with the gallbaldder? What % would you need to be at to make removal of the gallbladder neccessary?
I just came back from the dr and was told that after an ultrasound I had sludge in my gall bladder. He's recommendation was to have it removed. Now I do not have any symptoms, the reason for the tests was because there were some elevated levels in by liver.
My question, after doing some research and reading messages here, is surgery necessary.
Lee
Just from what all the doctors have told me about gall bladder disease, and what other gall bladder patients have told me, such intense pain under the right ribs sure sounds like major gall bladder problem/disease, which is usually resolved with surgery. I wish my symptoms (see my posting 5/13) were that clear! Good luck!
Thank you for your reply. When I did meet with the surgeon he did a physical examination and did find that I had considerable pain upon examining my under my right lower rib cage. When he felt under my lower rib the pain was so intense it almost put me through the ceiling!
I followed up with my personal doctor the next day and went over the surgeon's findings and reccommendations along with the test results and my personal history, to which he agreed with removal of the gallbladder. Should I seek out another surgeon for advice as well?
Jonboy
I cannot give any concrete recommendations without evaluation.
Without the CCK test, one cannot tell what the gallbladder ejection fraction is. If the ejection fraction is normal, the gallbladder may not need to be taken out.
If the stones are in the bile duct, an MRCP or ERCP can be done to visualize and remove the stones.
Obtaining more imaging of the gallbladder - including a CT scan - may give more details not available on the ultrasound.
In any case, I would suggest a second surgical opinion before proceeding on a treatment course.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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