Postcholecystectomy syndrome

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Postcholecystectomy syndrome
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 K91.5
ICD-9 576.0

The term Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after surgery to remove the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy). Symptoms include gastrointestinal distress and persistent pain in the upper right abdomen. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Womack, NA; Crider RL (1947). "The Persistence of Symptoms following Cholecystectomy". Annals of Surgery 126: 31–55.