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===Anatomy & Pathophysiology=== | ===Anatomy & Pathophysiology=== | ||
*Gallstones are classified as cholesterol stones and pigmented stones (black and brown), and are present in approx 20% of females and 8% of males in the United States | *Gallstones are classified as cholesterol stones and pigmented stones (black and brown), and are present in approx 20% of females and 8% of males in the United States | ||
*These stones cause the majority of all biliary tract problems, and depending on where the stone become impacted, specific problems occur. | *These stones cause the majority of all biliary tract problems, and depending on where the stone become impacted, specific problems occur. | ||
*Bile flows out the gallbladder, down the cystic duct into the common bile duct, and ultimately into the 1st portion of the duodenum. | *Bile flows out the gallbladder, down the cystic duct into the common bile duct, and ultimately into the 1st portion of the duodenum. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 2 May 2020
Anatomy & Pathophysiology
- Gallstones are classified as cholesterol stones and pigmented stones (black and brown), and are present in approx 20% of females and 8% of males in the United States
- These stones cause the majority of all biliary tract problems, and depending on where the stone become impacted, specific problems occur.
- Bile flows out the gallbladder, down the cystic duct into the common bile duct, and ultimately into the 1st portion of the duodenum.