However, in some cases, sludge is associated with complications, such as the formation of gallstones. There's also a potential to develop biliary colic. This is when a bile duct becomes obstructed ...

biliary sludge in six, gallstone in two, and anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction in one. Acute pancreatitis with biliary disease showed increased presentation of jaundice and abnormalities in a ...

The present study suggests that biliary disease, such as choledochal cyst and biliary sludge, should be considered as one of the underlying causes of acute pancreatitis, particularly in children ...