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.
February 26, 2002 | From Reuters. Brokerage Morgan Stanley said Monday that it will simplify its stock rating system and put more emphasis on harder-hitting research, as part of a Wall Street trend to address the issue of analyst independence.ebruary 26, 2002 | From Reuters. Brokerage Morgan Stanley said Monday that it will simplify its stock rating system and put more emphasis on harder-hitting research, as part of a Wall Street trend to address the issue of analyst independence.