Choledocholithiasis risk factors

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Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Choledocholithiasis are the same as gallstone, which includes being a female, age 40 or older, obesity, pregnancy, high-fat diet, rapid weight loss, and liver disease.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of Choledocholithiasis are the same as gallstones which include being a female, age 40 or older, obesity, pregnancy, high-fat diet, rapid weight loss, and liver disease. Risk Factors can be classified as either modifiable or non-modifiable

  • Modifiable risk factors
    • Cholecystectomy
    • obesity
    • low-fiber, high-calorie, high-fat diet
    • pregnancy
    • prolonged fasting
    • rapid weight loss
    • lack of physical activity
  • Non-modifiable risk factors
    • Age: older adults typically have a higher risk for gallstones
    • Gender: women are more likely to have gallstones
    • Ethnicity: Asians, American Indians, and Mexican Americans are at higher risk for gallstones
    • Family history: genetics may play a role. [1].[2]


Choledocholithiasis can also occur in people who have had their gallbladder removed

References

  1. Lammert F, Gurusamy K, Ko CW, Miquel JF, Méndez-Sánchez N, Portincasa P; et al. (2016). "Gallstones". Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2: 16024. doi:10.1038/nrdp.2016.24. PMID 27121416.
  2. https://www.healthline.com/health/choledocholithiasis#who-is-at-risk

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