Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder, often leading to pain and digestive issues. In cases where gallstones are small and asymptomatic, doctors may recommend a watchful waiting strategy, allowing patients to monitor their condition without immediate intervention. For cholesterol gallstones, medications like ursodeoxycholic acid can be prescribed, although this method may take months or years to be …
Government Rajindra Hospital treated a 76-year-old patient using a new technique of coronary shockwave lithotripsy. They performed rotablation, where a diamond coated burr is used to break the calcium and shockwave lithotripsy is used to break deep-seated calcium in artery and finally stents are put to open the artery. Divulging details Dr Saurabh said the technique would be extremely useful …
