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.
Highlights of the results include an increase in profitability in Morgan Stanley's wealth management business. That group saw deposit balances top $2 trillion and profit margin climb to an all-time high of 21%. Improvement there helped offset soft results in the company's fixed-income and commodities business.ith a light economic calendar, investors will probably stay focused on earnings reports today, including Google 's, which is due after the closing bell. Meanwhile, breaking news is sending Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stocks on the move today. This won't be an easy day at Microsoft HQ.