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Overview of Gallbladder Stones
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Case Description
Gallbladder stones, or gallstones, are crystalline concretions formed within the gallbladder by accretion of bile components. These stones can vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball and are primarily composed of cholesterol, bilirubin, or a mix of both. The exact...
Case Summary
- Gallbladder stones are more common in females, particularly those over 40, but are increasingly seen in various age groups and both sexes. There are two main types: cholesterol stones, which are most prevalent overall, and pigment stones. Pigment stones, especially brown pigmented stones, are more common in Asian populations due to bacterial or parasitic infections and stasis from partial biliary obstruction.
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Dr. Prasad Neelam
Managing Director, Surgical Gastroenterology, Sravani Hospitals, HyderabadDr. Prasad Neelam is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgeon, currently serving as the Managing Director at Sravani Hospitals in Hyderabad. With an extensive medical background that includes an MBBS from NTR University of Health Sciences and an MS in General Surgery from Andhra Medical College, Dr. Neelam further specialized with an M.Ch in Surgical Gastroenterology from Osmania Medical College. His professional journey encompasses over a decade of dedicated service, including significant tenures at Osmania Medical College and Prathima Hospitals, where he honed his skills in advanced gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive surgical oncology, and liver transplantation. Renowned for his expertise in both living and deceased donor liver transplants, Dr. Neelam combines clinical research prowess with a commitment to innovative surgical practices, making him a pivotal figure in his field. His contributions to multi-specialty excellence at Sravani Hospitals underscore his dedication to enhancing patient care and surgical outcomes.