Cystic duct anatomical variations and the risk of choledocholithiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ann Gastroenterol · 2026 · PMC13433960 · PMID 42553495

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However, there was a highly significant positive association between this variation and choledocholithiasis development (RR 1.50, 95%CI 1.18-1.90; P<0.001).

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