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2022 Dec


Cureus


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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

Authors

Mahfouz M EM, Altowairqi A DM, Alghamdi HY, Alzahrani M SZ, Alqurashi AK, Alhuraity TH, Alqurashi AS
Cureus. 2022 Dec; 14(12):e32827.
PMID: 36694499.

Abstract

Post-cholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) refers to the continuation or recurrence of biliary colic and any other gastrointestinal symptoms present prior to cholecystectomy. Given that PCS is rare and underestimated in Saudi Arabia, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of PCS among Saudis.