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Common bile duct stone

Common bile duct stone, also known as choledocholithiasis, is the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct (CBD) (thus choledocho- + lithiasis). This condition can cause jaundice and liver cell damage. Treatments include choledocholithotomy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

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Choledocholithiasis
Specialty
Gastroenterology

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Common bile duct stone

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related to Diagnosis · 6
Common bile duct stone → Although, Choledocholithiasis, One, Patients, Such, The
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duct bile may gallstones common ercp diagnosis choledocholithiasis stone cholangiogram stones cholangiopancreatography jaundice gallbladder cholecystectomy obstruction also symptoms removed surgery

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Common bile duct stoneOther namesCholedocholithiasis1.00infobox
Common bile duct stoneSpecialtyGastroenterology1.00infobox
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