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X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of [[gallstones]] contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.<ref > https://radiopaedia.org/articles/choledocholithiasis?lang=us</ref> | X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of [[gallstones]] contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.<ref > https://radiopaedia.org/articles/choledocholithiasis?lang=us</ref> | ||
[[File:Gsaxr.gif|400px|left|thumb|Abdominal X-ray showing calcified gallstones. Case courtesy of Dr Henry Knipe (picture courtesy: [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/calcified-gallstones Radiopaedia])]] | |||
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X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.
X Ray
X-ray is not used for the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. 10-15% of gallstones contain enough calcium to be visible on an abdominal X-ray.[1]
