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Large gallstones may pass spontaneously.

C D Johnson, L R Celestin

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Large gallstones (>1 cm) can spontaneously pass from the common bile duct into the duodenum. This possibility is important for managing patients with common bile duct stones.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatobiliary Medicine

    Background:

    • Common bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis) are a frequent clinical problem.
    • Management typically involves intervention to remove stones obstructing the common bile duct.

    Observation:

    • Two cases are presented where gallstones exceeding 1 cm in diameter were observed.
    • These large gallstones passed spontaneously from the common bile duct into the duodenum.

    Findings:

    • Spontaneous passage of large gallstones (>1 cm) from the common bile duct into the duodenum is possible.
    • This finding challenges the assumption that all large common bile duct stones require immediate intervention.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider the potential for spontaneous passage when managing patients with common bile duct stones.
    • This may alter diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, potentially avoiding invasive procedures in select cases.
    • Further research could explore factors influencing spontaneous passage of gallstones.

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