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Choledocholithiasis


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SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Bile pathway
Bile pathway
Choledocholithiasis
Gallbladder
Gallbladder
Kidney cyst with gallstones, CT scan
Kidney cyst with gallstones, CT scan
Prostate
Prostate
Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names

Gallstone in the bile duct; Bile duct stone


Prevention


References

Verma D. EUS vs MRCP for detection of choledocholithiasis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006;64(2):248-254.

Chari RS, Shah SA. Biliary system. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2008:chap. 54.

Afdhal N. Diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap. 159.



Review Date: 06/03/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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