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Just had hida scan hat shows 0 percent gallbladder function. i have been experiencing right sided chest pain for a while. is surgery recommended?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Surgery eval: recommended. In general with symptoms and poor gallbladder function, removal is helpful. Please seek a consult from a general surgeon. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Just had hida scan hat shows 0 percent gallbladder function. i have been experiencing right sided chest pain for a while. is surgery recommended?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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