Which of the following is a contraindication for medical management of gallstones?
Correct Answer: Radiopaque stones
Description: Medical Therapy for Gallstones Medical therapy for gallstones utilizes bile acids: Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and ursodeoxycholic acid(UDCA) Prerequisites for Medical Treatment Drawbacks of Medical Treatment Radioluscent (cholesterol) stones Stones <10mm in diameter Functioning GB Non-acute symptoms Low rates of complete resolution High recurrence rate Not cost-effective (expensive drug has to be taken for upto 2 years ) Need of maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence
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