Functional gallbladder disorder: gallbladder dyskinesia.
Functional gallbladder disorder, commonly referred to as gallbladder dyskinesia, is characterized by the occurrence of abdominal pain resembling gallbladder pain but in the absence of gallstones. The diagnosis and management of this condition can be confusing even for the most astute clinician. The aim of this article is to clarify the identification and management of patients with suspected functional gallbladder disorder.
Hansel
Stephanie L
SL
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
DiBaise
John K
JK
D001657:Biliary Dyskinesia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D002765:Cholecystography / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016473:Gallbladder Emptying / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis