Genetics and treatment of bile duct stones: new approaches.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The global burden of gallstones is increasing. Although the gallbladder is the most common site for gallstone formation, 10-25% of patients display concurrent gallbladder and bile duct stones. Secondary stones are differentiated from primary stones that develop de novo in the biliary tree. Overall, the natural history of bile duct stones is less well defined and their diagnosis and treatment...

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