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Ether dissolves gallstones via gallbladder catheter study
A Mayo Clinic trial uses methyl tert butyl ether injected through a catheter into the gallbladder to dissolve stones, potentially sparing surgery for about 500,000 Americans yearly. Six patients have been treated. safety and effectiveness require more data. Critics warn of potential gallbladder damage, while proponents see cautious optimism for a nonoperative option.
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Johnson L. Thistle
Mayo Clinic
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Martin C. Carey
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New England Journal of Medicine
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