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2017-08-10 14:29:34
I have pain in lower back. in repot,Lumen shows multiple calculi of size 7-9 mm. Is surgery is the only option?
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Presence of gall stones with abdominal pain is an indication for surgery. Unlike kidney stones , for gall stones surgery is the only option

Answered2017-08-10 17:13:37

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