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Biliary microlithiasis

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Biliary microlithiasis refers to the creation of small gallstones less than 3 mm in diameter in the biliary duct or gallbladder.

It has been suggested[1] as a cause of postcholecystectomy syndrome, or PCS, the symptoms of which include:

  • Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
  • Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Okoro, Ngozi; Patel, Amil; Goldstein, Marney; Narahari, Naveen; Cai, Qiang (July 2008). "Ursodeoxycholic acid treatment for patients with postcholecystectomy pain and bile microlithiasis". Gastrointest Endosc. 68 (1): 69–74. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2007.09.046. PMID 18577477.
  2. ^ Womack NA, Crider RL (1947). "The Persistence of Symptoms Following Cholecystectomy". Ann. Surg. 126 (1): 31–55. doi:10.1097/00000658-194707000-00004. PMC 1803303. PMID 17858976.
  3. ^ "Biliary Microlithiasis". Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.