title: Gallbladder disease and the gynecologist.
abstract: Gallbladder disease continues to be a common problem for women. Diagnostic tools such as ultrasonography have allowed earlier and more accurate diagnoses to be made. Therapies have changed significantly in the past few years, and the new treatments are associated with lower morbidity than is the classic cholecystectomy. The gynecologist should be aware of evolving technologies to assist his or her patient in choosing the safest and most cost-effective therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912, USA.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004987:Ethers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D012997:Solvents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D004987:Ethers; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D012997:Solvents; C043243:methyl tert-butyl ether; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid