Asymptomatic gallstones seldom lead to problems. Death from even symptomatic gallstones is very rare, accounting for only 0.2% of annual deaths in the United States. Serious complications are rare and, if they occur, usually develop from stones in the bile duct or after surgery.
Gallstones, however, can cause obstruction at any point along the ducts that carry bile and, in such cases, symptoms can develop:
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