Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
Cholelithiasis involves the presence of gallstones (see the image below), which are concretions that form in the biliary tract, usually in the gallbladder. Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of 1 or more gallstones in the common bile duct (CBD).
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This video explains gallstones, or cholelithiasis. It describes gallstones as concretions that form in the biliary tract, usually in the gallbladder, and defines choledocholithiasis as the presence of one or more gallstones in the common bile duct.
Key points
- Cholelithiasis is defined as the presence of gallstones
- Gallstone formation in the biliary tract, usually the gallbladder, is explained
- Choledocholithiasis in the common bile duct is distinguished
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This video presents “Gallstones (cholelithiasis)” — Cholelithiasis involves the presence of gallstones (see the image below), which are concretions that form in the biliary tract, usually in the gallbladder. Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of 1 or more gallstones in the common. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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