Biliary System

Last updated (28 October 2003)

Perforated Gallbladder Click on the image to download a larger version
Which of the following statements regarding the size of gallstones and the problems they cause are true?
Small gallstones are more likely to cause bilio-enteric fistulae
Large gallstones are more likely to cause instestinal obstruction
Pancreatitis is mainly associated with large gallstones
Gallstone associated obstructive jaundine usually indicates small stones
Large gallstones outside the bile duct may cause obstructive jaundice
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Adrian P. Ireland