Cholelithiasis and choledocholithilasis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Cholelithiasis?
A
the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
2
Q
What is Choledocholithiasis?
A
gall stones within the hepatic or common bile ducts that may result in cholangitis, obstructive jaundice and/or pancreatitis
3
Q
What are complication of Cholelithiasis or Choledocholithiasis?
A
- acute cholecystitis
- biliary colic
- cholangitis
- pancreatitis
