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Had a cholecystomy from acute pancreatitis?

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Gallstones: If a cholecystectomy was performed and you had pancreatitis prior to that it likely indicates gallstones as the main cause of the pancreatitis episode. The gallbladder is removed to reduce the risk of further stones.

Answered 11/22/2018

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