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Case Notes: Gallstones

04/08/2010

Gallstones

BBC Radio 4 - Case Notes, Gallstones

Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallstones and their surgical removal.

Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallbladder problems and visits Gloucester Royal Hospital to see a surgical removal.

The gallbladder is tucked beneath the liver and aids digestion. It is possible to function without it and when gallstones develop they can be troublesome and painful. Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallbladder problems and visits Gloucester Royal Hospital to see its surgical removal. 

Producer: Erika Wright.

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