Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of one or more gallstones in the common bile duct. Usually, this occurs when a gallstone passes from the gallbladder into the common bile duct (see the image below). Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis). The sensitivity of transabdominal ultrasonography for choledocholithiasis is approximately 75% in the presence of dilated ducts and 50% for nondilated ducts.
Stocks had a long-awaited recovery Thursday after many discouraging down days in recent weeks. But if one stock symbolizes the good news, itâs probably beleaguered midstream energy company Kinder Morgan (ticker: KMI), which finished up 15.5% Thursday after a better-than-expected earnings report.
Recent Posts: Energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) just inked a major deal that will go a long way in its recovery efforts. Signing a ten-year contract Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE), the $900 million deal allows Kinder Morgan to continue providing handling, processing, warehousing, and marine services for the steel producer.