Pathophysiology Of Choledocholithiasis r2c2b

IV. Pathophysiology Modifiable Factors > sedentary lifestyle > high intake of fats and cholesterol > low fiber intake > being overweight > alcohol consumption

Non-modifiable Factors: > Female > 52 years old

supersaturation of bile with cholesterol and calcium

precipitation of solute from solution and become crystals crystals come together and fuse to become calculi es thru the bile duct causing obstruction

gallstones

abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant pain scale: 9/10

biliary colic

cholelithiasis

choledocholithiasis

distention of the gallbladder

venous & lymphatic drainage are impaired

obstructive jaundice

localized cellular infiltration yellowish discoloration of eyes and skin ischemia

proliferation of bacteria

cholecystitis