Without a gallbladder, stones rarely reform. Patients who have continued symptoms after their gallbladder is removed may need an ERCP to detect residual stones or damage to the bile ducts caused by the stones before they were removed.
Complications such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention or pain are possible following removal of the gastric tube. If the patient has a sore throat, soothing lozenges may be given. The patient may also resume.
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After the scan, the patient should be able to continue with normal daily activities with no problems.
The patient can resume normal activities immediately after the test.
The patient may resume normal or postoperative activities after the test.
No specific aftercare is needed.
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No special care is required after the study.
Painkillers are usually needed for the first day or two after the operation. The patient should drink fluids freely.
There are a number of imaging studies that identify gallbladder disease, but most gallstones will not show up on conventional x rays. That requires contrast agents given by mouth that are excreted into the bile. Ultrasound is very useful.