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Can gallstones form after gallbladder removal?

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it is my understanding that they can't form because there is no accumulation of bile but they can cause problems later due to on being in a duct not removed. an ercp wil tell if this is the case. I've seen it a few times in the ER and, though not common nowadays, it happens.

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