Gallstones

Biliary tract infections and cholelithiasis are collective terms for acute and chronic inflammation and calculous lesions of the biliary tract system. Infection and gallstones are interrelated; 80–90% of cases of gallstone obstruction are complicated by infection. Common pathogenic bacteria include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and anaerobic bacteria. Factors Contributing to Gallstone Formation 1. Dietary Factors: … Read more