The sonographer dilemma: Ultrasound follow-up in patients with small gallbladder polyps
The sonographer dilemma
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https://doi.org/10.7577/radopen.4621Emneord (Nøkkelord):
Sonographer, Ultrasound, Follow-Up, Gallbladder PolypsSammendrag
What should sonographers recommend to patients diagnosed with small gallbladder polyps? Is follow-up always the solution? And for how many years should we encourage patients to participate in a follow-up ultrasound program? This tutorial discusses current research and guidelines.
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