Patients now have two options for removing large CBD stones: surgery and endoscopy. While surgery is the traditional method, it may be more challenging for elderly patients or those who cannot ...

Included in the cohort were 346 consecutive patients with common bile duct stones, 16 ... the stone removal success rate was 96.2% (228/237) ... 1 Department of General Surgery, ...

We had no idea something from ten years ago could return like this,” said Nalini, who received the stent procedure to relieve a bile duct blockage caused by a common bile duct (CBD) stone.

A WOMAN, 81, has died after doctors found an incredibly rare “stone baby” in her stomach that she had been carrying for over five decades. Mum-of-seven Daniela Almeida Vera was rushed t… ...

Gallstones and kidney stones have similarities and differences. Both types of stones can be very painful and may need surgery. Both can pass painlessly.

An Oregon mother received a jail sentence on Monday after authorities said she tried to prevent her child from getting traditional cancer treatment.

The stone became lodged in the stomach, causing a complete obstruction. "This rare condition posed significant risks, as the patient's symptoms were severe and did not improve with initial treatments.

Later that year, Dixon was indicted for failing to take Kylee in for a scheduled surgery. “After the third round of chemotherapy, she said ‘no,’” said Deputy DA Brian Powell.