Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning a 35-year-old woman found to have asymptomatic gallstones?
A. The patient should undergo attempts at medical dissolution
B. Cholecystectomy should only be performed if the laparoscopic technique is an available option
C. The patient has less than 10% chance of developing significant symptoms over the next five years
D. The risk of gallbladder cancer with stones detected at such a young age, warrants cholecystectomy
Answer:C
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning a 35-year-old woman found to have asymptomatic gallstones?
A. The patient should undergo attempts at medical dissolution B. Cholecystectomy should only be performed if the laparoscopic technique is an available option C. The patient has less than 10% chance of developing significant symptoms over the next five years D. The risk of gallbladder cancer with stones detected at such a young age, warrants cholecystectomy