-Which percentage of cholelithiasis demonstrates calcification sufficient to be visualized on conventional radiography?

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Approximately 10% to 15% of gallstones demonstrate enough calcification to be visible on conventional radiography. Most gallstones are cholesterol stones, which are not typically visible on X-ray, while pigment stones have a higher likelihood of showing calcification.

-Which Percentage of Cholelithiasis Demonstrates Calcification Sufficient to Be Visualized