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title: "Biliary microlithiasis"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biliary_microlithiasis"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T07:26:31.871930+00:00"
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Biliary microlithiasis refers to the creation of small gallstones less than 3 mm in diameter in the biliary duct or gallbladder.
It has been suggested as a cause of postcholecystectomy syndrome, or PCS, the symptoms of which include:

Upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting.
Gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
Persistent pain in the upper right abdomen.


== Diagnostics ==
Biliary Microlithiasis may be detectable by ultrasound using a Rapid Patient Rotation Ultrasound Protocol
Analysis of biliary sludge obtained through endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)


== Treatment ==
Oral ursodeoxycholic acid can be used to dissolve these crystals.


== See also ==
Biliary sludge


== References ==