Impacted
Gastrointestinal System
Step 1: View Clinicals
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Step 2: Order Relevant Investigations
1. Liver profile
2. X-Ray Abdomen
3. Ultrasound Abdomen
4. MRCP
1. Liver profile
2. X-Ray Abdomen
3. Ultrasound Abdomen
4. MRCP
Step 3: Select Appropriate Management
1. ERCP with stenting
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Cholestyramine
4. Ursodeoxycholic acid
1. ERCP with stenting
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Cholestyramine
4. Ursodeoxycholic acid
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