Cholelithiasis

CHOLELITHIASIS

  • Also known as gall stones and is rare in dogs.
  • Causes obstruction to the flow of bile. The stones are formed by the precipitation of supersaturated cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile.
  • Obstruction to the flow of bile leads to subsequent clinical signs.

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain, Vomiting, steatorrhoea and jaundice.

Diagnosis

  • Contrast Radiography (Intravenous or oral cholecystography) – because majority of the gall stones may be radiolucent.
  • Ultrasonography

Treatment

  • Incision of common bile duct and removal of the gall stones, Cholecystotomy
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