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Lint: cholecystocolonic-fistula

Optional Plurals
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"There may be gallbladder wall thickening +/- intraluminal air. Pneumobilia may be present. The gallbladder may be adherent to the right side of the colon with a fistula sometimes visualised. Gallstone(s) may be visible within the fistula or within the colonic lumen."

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Acronyms
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"Cholecystocolonic fistulas are rarely diagnosed before surgery 1,3. ERCP is considered the most accurate modality 2,3."

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Commas
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"These may be completely asymptomatic 2. Patient presentation is variable and may include abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, fever, nausea and vomiting, steatorrhoea, jaundice, and/or weight loss 1,3."

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Oxford Comma
suggestion

"These may be completely asymptomatic 2. Patient presentation is variable and may include abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, fever, nausea and vomiting, steatorrhoea, jaundice, and/or weight loss 1,3."

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