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Is it possible to have gallstones after having their gallbladder removed?
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Possible : Even if your gallbladder is removed, you can still develop stones in you bile duct or remnant of the cystic duct.
Answered 6/24/2014
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NO: as gall bladder was removed , but some times only was drained the infection ( cholecystostomy ) then will show GB with stones . Retained stones may be present in the ducts .
Answered 8/3/2014
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