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Greetings! is jaundice almost always present in the event of a complete common bile duct obstruction from a gallstone?

Q: greetings! is jaundice almost always present in the event of a complete common bile duct obstruction from a gallstone?

: Yes, jaundice is a primary symptom (almost always present) of stone-induced common bile duct obstruction.

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Yes, jaundice is a primary symptom (almost always present) of stone-induced common bile duct obstruction.

Answered 11/27/2022

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A member asked:

Greetings! is jaundice almost always present in the event of a complete common bile duct obstruction from a gallstone?

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