Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

Patients with sludge- or microlithiasis-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) had significantly lower rates of pancreaticobiliary complications than those with gallstone-induced AP. "The lower complication ...

Pancreatitis is a serious condition that can cause severe abdominal pain and digestive problems. Common causes include gallstones, heavy alcohol use, high levels of fat in your blood, and smoking. If ...