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Cholesterol gallstones can sometimes be dissolved by oral [[ursodeoxycholic acid]]. Gallstones may recur however, once the drug is stopped | Cholesterol gallstones can sometimes be dissolved by oral [[ursodeoxycholic acid]]. Gallstones may recur however, once the drug is stopped. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Nonoperative management is suboptimal (ursodiol, lithotripsy). Cholecystectomy is the therapy of choice.
Medical therapy
Cholesterol gallstones can sometimes be dissolved by oral ursodeoxycholic acid. Gallstones may recur however, once the drug is stopped.