Study and treatment of Cholielithiasis

Bile acids are secreted by active transport mechanisms across the membranes utilizing Na-K ATPase. Electrolytes are secreted across the concentration gradient by means of bile acid independent flow. Cholesterol-is the major constituent of cholesterol stones, it occurs in the crystalline form. Bile pigment- is the main component I pigment stones. It occurs as calcium billirubinate. The commonest age group is 40-50 years. Female preponderance is proved. Most patients take a mixed diet which is predominately vegetarian.7% of stones are radio opaque. Bile culture was mostly negative because of preoperative antibiotics.