postcholecystectomy syndrome


post·cho·le·cys·tec·to·my syn·drome

the recurrence or persistence of signs and symptoms that led to removal of the gallbladder, but after cholecystectomy.

postcholecystectomy syndrome

(pōst″kō″lĕ-sis″tek′tŏ-mē) [ post- + cholecystectomy] Persistent right upper quadrant pain or indigestion or both after surgical removal of the gallbladder for similar symptoms.