Gallstones Can Be Removed Without Surgically Removing the Gallbladder in a Procedure

question 67

Multiple Choice

Gallstones can be removed without surgically removing the gallbladder in a procedure abbreviated:

• A)ERCP
• B)ESWL
• C)ESR
• D)LFT
• E)ESBL

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