What is the role of ursodiol in the treatment of gallstones?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18601473
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Abstract

Ursodiol is used both for the dissolution of specific types of gallstones and for prophylactic purposes to prevent gallstone formation, especially in high-risk scenarios like rapid weight loss or bariatric surgery.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN