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I have gallstones, the radiologist said its more than four. can i remove them without surgery?
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GS disolving option: Ursodiol or Chenodiol, which have been shown to dissolve some gallstones, are available in oral bile acid pills. These medicines work by thinning the bile, which allows gallstones to dissolve. Shock wave therapy (ECWSL) for solitary gallstones and <2 cms. Injecting solvent known as methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) into the gallbladder to dissolve the gallstones. Endoscopic Drainage is another .
Answered 8/18/2019
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