Vol. 32. Núm. 9.
Páginas 444-452 (Noviembre 2025)

Actualizando la práctica asistencial
Litiasis biliar. Diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento

Ricard Carrillo MuñozaDavid Pérez MortebAyda Luz Marzana MoralescMiranda Madaula MuntdJuanjo Mascort Rocaef
Doi : https://10.1016/j.fmc.2025.01.005
Opciones
Puntos para una lectura rápida

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    En la prevención es crucial la adopción de estilos de vida saludables.

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    La prueba diagnóstica de elección es la ecografía abdominal, aunque en situación de urgencia puede ser la TC.

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    La colelitiasis asintomática no requiere tratamiento ni controles excepto litiasis>3cm, pólipos>1cm, litiasis múltiple o vesícula de porcelana.

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    El tratamiento de elección de la litiasis biliar sintomática es la colecistectomía laparoscópica excepto en pacientes con contraindicación quirúrgica.

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    El tratamiento con ácido ursodesoxicólico solo se recomienda en casos seleccionados.

Palabras clave
Litiasis biliar,Actualización
Diagnóstico
Tratamiento
Atención Primaria

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