The term choledocholithiasis refers to a condition when a gallstone or gallstones become lodged within any duct of the bile system. The ducts typically involved are the common bile duct, the cystic ...

Gallstone disease is highly prevalent, and over 20% of patients develop symptoms. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is standard for symptomatic disease, but non-surgical candidates may receive ...

Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Choledocholithiasis Authors: Zhuo-Long Tu, M.D., and Jin-Fu Tu, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published April 26, 2025 N Engl J Med 2025;392: e42 ...

Expensive MRI exams are commonly used to evaluate patients with suspected gallstones, often delaying definitive intervention and increasing the risk of disease severity, further complications and ...

If a gallstone blocks the common bile duct, it can cause choledocholithiasis. Symptoms of choledocholithiasis include pain in the right side of the abdomen (biliary colic), jaundice, and fever.