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from george57
Old Apr 06, 2008, 09:14 PM

Default Re: can gallstones return?
Originally Posted by 5scardiacnurse View Post
Has anyone heard of gallstones returning? A friend has had her gallbladder out but says she is having symptoms similar to what she had before her gallbladder was removed. I don't specialize in GI, so I was wondering if anyone knew if gallstones could come back? Could they lodge in the bile ducts maybe. I know this is not a medical board, but I was curious.

Thanks
yes, they can comeback or occur in the bile duct. An ERCP can be preformed to get rid of the stones.
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