Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, performed in the event of cholelithiasis, or when the gallbladder has formed stones. These stones can block the duct leading from the gallbladder to the common bile duct, which results in cholecystitis, an often painful infection. This prog...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Films Media Group,
2013
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| Summary: | Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, performed in the event of cholelithiasis, or when the gallbladder has formed stones. These stones can block the duct leading from the gallbladder to the common bile duct, which results in cholecystitis, an often painful infection. This program explains when gallbladder removal would be recommended. The video features 3-D animations and straightforward explanations to help patients fully understand the procedure, risks and complications, recovery, and when to call the doctor. |
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| Item Description: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on March 15, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. |
| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (5 min.) : sound, color |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: | 9 & up. |
| Access: | Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Title from distributor's description. |
