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Gallstone Ileus as an Infrequent Cause of Bowel Obstruction: A Review of Small Cohort
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction; it is a rare complication of calculus chronic cholecystitis which leads to cholecystoenteric fistula and impaction of gallstone in the gastrointestinal tract leading to mechanical bowel obstruction.
Hernia Mesh
Hernia mesh is a flexible material used in most U.S. hernia repair surgeries. It provides strength and structure to damaged tissue, promoting faster healing. It is made from synthetic or biological materials and can be used as patches or plugs to allow for new tissue growth.
Most 'slow responders' to tirzepatide achieve 5% or greater weight reduction at 72 weeks
Nearly all adults who lose less than 5% of their body weight with tirzepatide at 12 weeks were able to achieve at least a 5% weight loss by 72 weeks, according to a post-hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 trial.
Gallstone (Cholelithiasis) Symptoms and Causes
Gallstones (also called cholelithiasis) form when there is an imbalance in the composition of bile in the gallbladder. Gallstones are quite common, affecting around 25 million people in the United States.
Most weight loss-promoting dietary supplements contain inaccurate ingredient labels
Of 30 dietary supplements marketed online for weight loss, 80% had ingredients listed on the label that were absent from the product.
An Overview of Biliary Colic
Biliary colic is a type of abdominal pain caused by a temporary blockage in the ducts leading out from the gallbladder.
What Is an Epigastric Hernia?
An epigastric hernia occurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through the muscle wall.
What is a hernia and what is component separation?
Hernias are relatively common health issues that often require surgery to repair. Information below addresses basic information about hernias and common questions about treatment. Some hernias are so large (10 or more centimeters) or have such weak surrounding tissues that we cannot get the surrounding tissues back together; the muscles are too tight to bring them to meet in the middle of the abdomen.
Weight management treatments increase weight loss in patients with obesity, finds study
For patients with obesity, weight management treatments (WMTs) are associated with an increased probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Network Open.
When is gallbladder surgery not necessary
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a rush to remove the gallbladder when dealing with stones may not always be necessary.
