Choledocholithiasis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

• Biliary cirrhosis
• Cholangitis
• Pancreatitis

Prognosis

Blockage and infection caused by stones in the biliary tract can be life threatening. However, with prompt diagnosis and treatment, the outcome is usually very good.