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What percentage of adults in developed countries are estimated to develop gallstones during their lifetime?
What percentage of adults in developed countries are estimated to develop gallstones during their lifetime?
- 20%
- 10% (correct)
- 5%
- 15%
Which group is more commonly affected by gallstones?
Which group is more commonly affected by gallstones?
- Males
- Elderly
- Women (correct)
- Children
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential predisposing factor for gallstones?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential predisposing factor for gallstones?
- Physical exercise (correct)
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Obesity
In which type of communities is gallstone disease rare?
In which type of communities is gallstone disease rare?
Which dietary factor is suggested to contribute to gall bladder disease?
Which dietary factor is suggested to contribute to gall bladder disease?
What is the main advantage of using ultrasound in investigating gall bladder pathology?
What is the main advantage of using ultrasound in investigating gall bladder pathology?
Why is ultrasound unreliable for directly identifying bile duct stones, particularly at the lower end?
Why is ultrasound unreliable for directly identifying bile duct stones, particularly at the lower end?
What imaging technique involves passing a cannula through the cystic duct into the common bile duct and injecting radiopaque contrast material to visualize the biliary tree?
What imaging technique involves passing a cannula through the cystic duct into the common bile duct and injecting radiopaque contrast material to visualize the biliary tree?
In patients with gallstones but no history of obstructive jaundice, what preoperative investigations are typically required according to the text?
In patients with gallstones but no history of obstructive jaundice, what preoperative investigations are typically required according to the text?
Why is it important to distinguish between stone and tumor in jaundiced patients with obstructive jaundice?
Why is it important to distinguish between stone and tumor in jaundiced patients with obstructive jaundice?
