Gallstones left in body after operation

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Hi, Anon.

Thank you for posting.

My guess would be that the surgeon felt the danger of trying to grab (all) the stones was greater than the danger of leaving them. This is a question to ask your surgeon.

Helena

June 25, 2017 - 11:55am

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